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Description
I received the following text message from this email address: [email protected] “Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (PADMV) Final Notice: Enforcement penalties begin June 1. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with Pennsylvania (PA) State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete your payment by June 1, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the PADMV Breach Database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting May 30 3. Suspension of driving privileges for 30 days 4. Transfer to a toll booth, a 35% service charge will be charged 5. You can be sued and your credit score will suffer Pay Now: https://padmv.gov-wdqu.cfd/pay Please pay immediately before execution to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and reopen this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)”
Targeted Person's Location
PA, USA - 19072
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Phone Number
https://padmv.gov-wdqu.cfd/pay
Scam Type
Phishing
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Business name
Unknown
Date Reported
May 31, 2025
Scam ID
994273
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