Colorado DMV Warns of Text Scam Coming to Your Phone

People across Colorado are being warned that their phones will could receive a threat that looks quite real, but is not. In today's age, we all have to be very diligent regarding our personal information.

Text Scam in Colorado Threatens Persecution and Driver's License Suspension

When us Coloradans use our phones for so many things (even the occasional phone call) the last thing you want is to be scammed by a criminal counting on you to not be paying attention. The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles is the latest organization involved in a text scam.

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In early June of 2025, the Colorado DMV released a statement warning those with Colorado driver's licenses could fall for a scam that was happening. The scam, a text to peoples' phones, claimed that recipients had unpaid tickets and were "In trouble."

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When you think about all the new cameras on the roads today, it's not unconceivable to think that maybe you got "busted" by a speed camera, or a red light camera, and now are delinquent in paying the ticket/fine. That's what criminals do: they keep track of trends and find ways to capitalize on them.

From the Colorado DMV:

While the exact wording can vary, these fraudulent texts typically:

 

• State they are from the "Colorado DMV" or a similar official-sounding entity.
• Allege outstanding unpaid tickets or violations.
• Threaten imminent legal action, such as prosecution.
• Warn of pending suspension of vehicle registration and/or driving privileges.
• Contain a link to a fake website to "resolve" the issue or make a payment.

Clearly we shouldn't even reply to the text message, let alone click on any links in it. The DMV would be sending you something in the mail if you were in trouble. You can always visit their legitimate website DMVColorado.gov or call them at (303) 205-5600.