Residents Warned Of New Phishing Scam Circulating In Wisconsin

With scams becoming prevalent, it's hard to keep up with them all as they can take many forms.

One of the most common scams is a phishing scam, a type of online scam where cybercriminals use deceptive emails, text messages, or websites to trick individuals into revealing personal information like passwords, credit card details, or other sensitive data.

Most people think they'd never be fooled by such a scam, but while many are easy to spot, some scammers are getting really good at making these communications appear as though they are legitimate communications from trusted sources.

That's why it's important to be aware of any scam that could impact your life or the lives of those you love, including a new phishing scam in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Department Of Transportation Warns Of Phishing Scam Impacting Residents

Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles warned consumers of reported phishing attempts where scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT and sending texts to individuals, trying to get them to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information.

WisDOT says the most common scam text warns Wisconsinites of a “final reminder” of an “outstanding toll…” They add that some scams duplicate the look of official WisDOT content.

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However, these are not from WisDOT or DMV, and residents should be wary of emails or messages that don’t seem true. This particular text should raise suspicions since there are no tolls in the entire state of Wisconsin.

However, someone could click on the included link out of curiosity or concern, which could lead to them becoming a victim.

With that in mind, the 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 at wisconsindmv.gov/enotify.

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Furthermore, if you are the victim of a scam, there are things you can do, which include the following:

• Consider filing a police report with the local law enforcement agency where you reside.
• Report internet-based crime: 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 at https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action.