RICHMOND, Indiana — The Richmond Police Department is warning local communities about scammers that claim to be the “Indiana Department of Vehicles.”
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According to a post from the department, the scammers are threatening license suspension, fines and legal action for unpaid traffic tickets, with a June 6 deadline.
Police say people who receive these messages should not click the link, reply to the message or call any number included in the message, because it is a scam.
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The Richmond Police Department makes it clear that there is no “Indiana Department of Vehicles,” and Indiana government agencies to not send threats via text. Indiana has a BMV, called the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
If you have already interacted with the scam message, police say you should contact the Indiana Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-382-5516 or visit https://indianaconsumer.com.
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