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The ONMVC, in partnership with other state agencies, is warning citizens of a nationwide text message scam targeting Oklahomans by impersonating state agencies and using terms like  "The DMV" or "The Department of Motor Vehicles".

The ONMVC was made aware of fraudulent messages claiming recipients have unpaid traffic violations that must be resolved immediately to avoid penalties. These messages include suspicious links and threats such as license suspension, legal action and negative credit reporting.

These messages are not legitimate. They are part of a broader scam targeting individuals across the country. The senders are not affiliated with any Oklahoma state agency, and targeted phone numbers appear to be chosen at random.

*The next regulalry scheduled meeting for the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th at 10am. A meeting Agenda will be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting.

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The Legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of new motor vehicles in the State of Oklahoma vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and that it is necessary to regulate and to license motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, representatives, new motor vehicle dealers and salespersons of new motor vehicles doing business in Oklahoma, in order to prevent frauds, impositions and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state, and in order to foster and keep alive vigorous and healthy competition by prohibiting unfair practices by which fair and honest competition is destroyed or prevented, and to protect the public against the creation or perpetuation of monopolies and practices detrimental to the public welfare, to prevent the practice of requiring the buying of special features, appliances and equipment not desired or requested by the purchaser, to prevent false and misleading advertising, and to prevent unfair practices by motor vehicle dealers.

Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024