Text Ticket Scam

Don’t Panic. It is a scam.

Please do not click the Link!

Lets Break the Text Down and Give You the Real Scoop

The Washington Department of License does not send texts about tickets.

If there is an issue with your license, you will receive a letter in the mail to the address on your license. This might be a good time to update your address with DOL. Not updating your address within 10 days of a move, can get you into trouble in a couple of ways.

• “Washington Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 25.”

The WAC code is false.

• “Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with Washington Administrative Code 15C-16.003”

The Two Day Time is not in accordance with DOL Procedures

• “if you do not complete payment by June 25, 2025, we will take the following actions:”

Suspensions Do Not Happen in this way

If you do not respond to a ticket, the DOL will send you a letter and the date gives 60 days for you to get things fixed.

The Text contains Spelling Errors

• “1. Report to the DMV violation databas”

• “2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting June 26”

If you do not pay a camera ticket, the late fees will accrue and they will have you pay the fees before you can renew your registration when it is due next time.

• “3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days”

Drivers License Suspensions have a specific process including written notification that is mailed to you. You can learn more about Suspensions here on the Department of Licensing Website.

Traffic Infractions are not payable at a Toll Booth

• “4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee”

Toll Fees are payable at a booth, or you may have purchased a Good To Go Pass, the associated fees are mailed to you or sent via the portals that you have registered to have the pass. Good To Go has more information about scams effecting them at this link.

Protect Your Information from the Scammers

• “5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected”

Your Credit Scores and much more could be effected if you do not protect your information.

DO NOT Click the Link

Or follow any of the steps listed in the text to make your payment.

• “Pay Now: www. WARNING THE WEBSITE LINK COULD BE HAZARDOUS“
• “Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes.”
• “(Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)”

What Can You Do

Take a Screen Shot of the Text.

Delete the Text.

Report the Scam attempt to the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and your Phone Provider.

Stay Safe and Warn your Friends and Family of the Scam.