Scams

⚠️ Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) warns residents of the two following scams:

• Motorist Scam Alert
• Text Message Scam Alert

MOTORIST SCAM ALERT: FRAUDULENT DMV TEXT MESSAGES/ DMV SCAM ALERT: FRAUDULENT TEXT MESSAGES TARGETING DRIVERS

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is warning residents about a scam targeting drivers across the state.

WHAT THE SCAM LOOKS LIKE 
You may receive a text message claiming:

• You have an unpaid traffic ticket
• Your driver license or registration will be suspended
• You must make an immediate payment using a link
• These messages are fraudulent and designed to steal your personal and financial information. 

These messages are fraudulent and intended to steal your personal or financial information.

IMPORTANT REMINDER
FLHSMV will never:

• Send text messages demanding payment
• Threaten suspension or legal action via text
• Request personal or financial information by text

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
If you receive one of these messages:

• Do not click any links
• Do not respond
• Delete the message immediately
• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission or local law enforcement

STAY INFORMED
Scammers often create a false sense of urgency to pressure victims. Always verify information directly through official FLHSMV channels.

Share this information to help protect others in your community.

How to protect yourself:

• Do not share personal or financial information with unknown callers or messages
• Verify any request by contacting the organization directly using official contact information
• Take your time legitimate agencies will not pressure you to act immediately
• Avoid clicking suspicious links or downloading attachments
• If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, report it to local law enforcement and notify your bank if financial information was shared.
• Stay informed, stay cautious, and help protect your neighbors by sharing this information.