Americans are warned as latest DMV phishing scam targets phones

Americans are cautioned against responding to fake phishing texts mimicking DMV alerts about unpaid fees on traffic violations, as these smishing scams trick people into giving personal info. With 19.2 billion spam texts in April and $12 billion lost to fraud in 2024, protecting oneself is crucial by registering with the National Do Not Call Registry, avoiding unknown links, and being skeptical of personal information requests.