Illinois residents are being targeted by a new scam text falsely claiming to be from the “Illinois Department of Vehicles.” This message warns recipients about supposed unpaid traffic tickets and threatens license suspension beginning July 23, 2025. Authorities stress that Illinois does not have a department by this name; all official driver and vehicle services are managed by the Secretary of State. The scam includes a suspicious link and bogus legal references designed to steal personal and financial information. If you get this message, delete it and do not click any links. For official updates, always use the website ilsos.gov. Official government websites end in .gov or similar prefixes. Remain vigilant.
