Supervisor Alexander Issues Warning: Scam Texts Falsely Impersonating Wisconsin DMV

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander issued the following statement alerting residents of a new wave of scam text messages targeting Wisconsin motorists. These deceptive texts threaten recipients with legal consequences—such as license suspension, prosecution, and credit damage—if they don’t pay a fake ticket via a provided link. The urgent, alarmist language is designed to pressure recipients into action.

“Scammers are targeting Wisconsin residents by sending text messages that create a sense of doom and urgency,” said Supervisor Alexander. “We ask that anyone receiving messages like this delete the message immediately – it is not real. And please, check in with loved ones who may not be familiar with these scams and help educate them.”

Key warnings from law enforcement and the DMV include:

• Messages falsely appear to come from: “Wisconsin DMV”
• False threats include vehicle registration suspension, credit damage, prosecution, and driving privilege suspension
• Senders often request immediate payment via a suspicious link and ask recipients to reply
• Some originate from international numbers, notably +63 910 370 5724, indicating a potential phishing attempt from the Philippines
• The Wisconsin DMV has reiterated: it never issues citations or demands payment via text and advises residents not to click any links

What you should do:

• Delete the message immediately—it is a scam, even if you have outstanding tickets
• Do NOT click the link or reply
• Check in with loved ones, especially older adults, who may not recognize these scam tactics
• Report suspicious messages to law enforcement

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.