FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

CCSO CARE Alert: Citizens Report Fraudulent Text Posing as VA DMV Threatening Fines; Don't Click

RUSTBURG, VA - The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has been alerted that numerous residents have received a fraudulent text message claiming to be from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

This message falsely states that there is an outstanding traffic ticket and threatens penalties beginning June 25. It includes a suspicious link and demands immediate payment.

THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK. DO NOT RESPOND.

The DMV does not send texts requesting payment or threatening legal action in this manner.

What You Should Do:

Delete the message immediately.
Do not reply or click any links.
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors to help protect our community from fraud.

For questions or to report suspicious activity, contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office at (434) 332-9574.

Be alert. Be safe. Spread the word.

For Media Inquiries, please contact Captain Brian J. Murray, bjmurray@campbellcountyva.gov.

About the Campbell County Sheriff's Office

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. Through community engagement initiatives and partnerships, the Sheriff’s Office works diligently to reduce crime and foster a strong sense of security across the county.

For more information about the CCSO CARE Alerts system or to register, visit www.campbellcountyva.gov or contact Captain Stuart Herndon; Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 332-9514.

Campbell County Sheriff

Winston 'Whit' W. Clark, III

Campbell County Sheriff's Office

87 Courthouse Lane PO Box 280 Rustburg, VA 24588

DIAL 9-1-1 for Emergencies 434-332-9580 (non-emergency)

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