Wisconsin DMV warns consumers of phishing scam

Release date: March 28, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of reported phishing attempts via text where scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information.

The most common warns of a “final reminder” of an “outstanding toll…” Some scams duplicate the look of official WisDOT content. These are not from WisDOT or DMV. Wisconsin consumers should be wary of emails or messages that don’t seem true, for example, Wisconsin does not have tolls.

Wisconsin DMV urges consumers to be on the lookout and follow these tips:

• Be suspicious of demands for money.
• Do not share personal information with unsolicited emails or messages.
• If you have not signed up to receive email or text messages from DMV and receive an unsolicited text message or email from an unknown number or person, do not respond, engage with the caller or click on links.
• Sign up for account activity alerts and renewal reminders by subscribing to Wisconsin DMV's eNotify. Like most bank accounts, you will receive confirmation of transactions on your account which alerts you of any fraudulent activities. Sign up for eNotify here: wisconsindmv.gov/enotify

If you are the victim of a scam, you may:

• Consider filing a police report with the local law enforcement agency where you reside.
• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the IC3 www.ic3.gov
• Speak to AARP’s Fraud Watch Helpline and find Fraud Victim Support Groups (all ages accepted)
• Request a free credit report and research identity theft prevention: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

WisDOT is committed to protecting consumers and they can always initiate their own DMV services online at wisconsindmv.gov.