MAYS LANDING - Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds is alerting the public about a text message scam involving the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. This scam is designed to steal personal identity and financial information through fraudulent SMS text messages — a tactic commonly referred to as “SMiShing.”
The Prosecutor’s Office has received multiple reports from county residents who were targeted by these fake text messages, which falsely claim to be from the DMV or NJMVC. These messages often refer to alleged issues with driver’s licenses or vehicle registration and attempt to lure victims into clicking malicious links or providing sensitive information. Similar scams have recently appeared under the guise of EZ-Pass or NJ toll service communications.
“Public awareness is our strongest line of defense,” Reynolds said in a statement. “We encourage residents to remain vigilant, question suspicious messages, and report any phishing attempts. With informed and resilient communities, we can significantly reduce the success rate of these digital scams.”
The NJMVC has confirmed that the agency does not send unsolicited text messages regarding licenses or vehicle registrations. The only texts the NJMVC issues are appointment reminders. Any unsolicited message claiming otherwise is a scam.
If you receive such a message:
• Do not respond or click any links.
• Do not share any personal or financial information.
• Report the text by forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM) on your mobile phone.
For legitimate updates and information regarding your driver’s license or vehicle registration, visit the official NJMVC website at https://www.nj.gov/mvc/ or call your local vehicle center directly. There is no need to appear in person at the MVC in response to a phishing message.
