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Warns New Yorkers About Scam Text Messages

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Summary

The NY DMV issued an advisory warning New York residents about ongoing scam text campaigns targeting DMV customers. The warning advises consumers to be cautious of fraudulent messages claiming to be from the DMV and to avoid clicking suspicious links or providing personal information. No compliance obligations or regulatory requirements are imposed.

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What changed

The NY DMV published a consumer advisory warning New Yorkers about a surge in scam text messages that impersonate the agency. The warning advises recipients to avoid responding to suspicious texts, not click unknown links, and never provide personal or financial information. No regulatory obligations, deadlines, or penalties are established by this advisory.

Affected parties should treat unexpected DMV-related text messages with caution and verify communications through official NY DMV channels. This is an informational alert designed to protect consumers from fraud rather than impose any legal or compliance requirements on regulated entities.

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Classification

Agency
NY DMV
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

Who this affects

Applies to
Consumers
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Consumer advisory Fraud prevention
Geographic scope
New York US-NY

Taxonomy

Primary area
Consumer Protection
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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