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Warning about text messages impersonating the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC)

The New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) sent out a notice reporting several incidents regarding fake text messages impersonating the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. This scam is being used to collect your private information which could be used to open credit accounts or steal your identity.

https://www.cyber.nj.gov/garden_state_cyber_threat_highlight/sms-text-s…

If you receive one of these fake text messages (also known as SMS message), please do not fill out your personal information. If you already sent in your personal information due to this type of scam, please contact the NJCCIC Cybersecurity Incident Reporting System here.

https://www.cyber.nj.gov/cyber-incident/

For more information about other scams, take a look at the NJ Homeland Security website.

https://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/disinformation

Thank you, and safe computing!
Brian