Residents in the Germantown area are receiving scam calls from fraudsters claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles. These scammers are reaching out via phone, text, or email with claims that recipients owe unpaid fines that must be settled immediately over the call. Some victims have reported threats made by the scammers to coerce payment, according to a recent warning from the local police department.
The Germantown Police Department issued a social media alert to inform the public that the DMV does not operate in this manner. "The Department of Motor Vehicles does not contact individuals by phone to demand payment for unpaid traffic tickets," the police stated, urging people to be cautious and to avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown callers.
For those uncertain about the legitimacy of such messages, the Germantown Police advise not to hastily give away money or personal details. People are encouraged to instead contact their local police department to confirm the authenticity of any suspicious demands for payment.
