🚨Phony Fines, Fake Fees: Watch Out for DMV Scammers!🚨
⚠️ Think Twice Before You Hand Over Cash. Are You Withdrawing Cash for Someone Else?
⚠️ Scammers often convince victims to withdraw cash — claiming:
- A family member is in trouble
- You’ve won a prize but must pay taxes or fees
- You owe money to the IRS, police, or court
- You’re helping with a secret investigation
🚩 Top 5 Red Flags of a Scam:
- Urgency or threats – “Act now or else!”
- Secrecy – “Don’t tell anyone, especially bank staff.”
- Unusual instructions – “Withdraw cash and deliver it to someone.”
- Government impersonators – No real agency demands cash.
- Unfamiliar contacts – Especially from social media or dating sites.
👉 If you feel pressured, STOP and talk to us first. We’re here to help protect your money.
What You Should Know:
- Law enforcement or the IRS will never ask you to withdraw or send cash.
- If it feels suspicious — it probably is.
- Scammers want you to feel panic or guilt.
📞 Call us or local police before handing over money.
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Stay proactive in being informed, aware, and prepared against fraud and scam activity.