Fraud Alert: AG Warns Of Phony NH DMV Emails

CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers in the state of another new scam – phony NH Department of Motor Vehicle emails stating that the recipient has as traffic violation that they need to pay to resolve online. In an alert, the NH AG warned consumers that the phony emails stated that payment for the fake violations must be made in 72 hours and then, it leads to an “easy pay” link. The emails, according to James T. Boffetti, a senior assistant attorney general, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau, are originating from the following email address: “violations at citygovernment.co.gov.”

Larry Crow, a public information officer for the NH DMV, noted in a joint statement that the org “does not notify drivers of any violations through email nor does it email requests for payment of fines” and that any person receiving this email “should exercise caution.” (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Concord NH Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Like Concord NH Patch on Facebook)

“Do not click on any of the links contained in the scam email as this could infect your device with malicious malware and compromise your sensitive information,” the statement said. “Additionally, do not open any attachments contained in the suspicious emails.”

Consumers should also “never provide your sensitive personal or financial information unless you have confirmed the person or organization requesting that information.”

Anyone can verify whether or not they have been cited for a traffic violation by calling the NH DMV at 603-227-4000.

The Attorney General’s Consumer Information Line is 1-888-468-4454. Consumer complaint forms are available at DOJ’s website: doj.nh.gov/consumer/complaints/index.htm.

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