DMV phishing scam warning

The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning against a phishing scam where hackers are contacting customers and claiming to be from the DMV.

"Scammers impersonate the DMV to trick you into giving them personal information or money," the DMV states in a release. "If you receive an unsolicited phone call, text or email claiming to be from the DMV with an urgent matter, like your driver’s license or car registration is about to expire or you are owed money due to overpayment, ignore or delete the message or hang up. Do not click on any verification links."

Oregon DMV said it will never ask you for personal information, such as your driver’s license number, Social Security number, or date of birth through an unsolicited phone call, text or email.

"Oregon DMV offers secure online services and sends text or email messages in some instances, but they are never unsolicited, and the messages never include personal information or verification links," the release states. "DMV texts or emails are based on an action initiated by the customer, such as an appointment reminder or cancelation notice. Also, when a customer establishes a DMV2U account with Oregon DMV, a security code may be sent by text or email to establish verification."

If you receive a phishing call, text or email, notify the DMV Fraud Prevention Team at 503-945-8946 or send an online report .

Oregon Department of Justice encourages people to report any potential frauds and scams to the Oregon Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-877-877-9392 or online at oregonconsumer.gov .