Government officials in multiple states are warning residents about scammers who are sending malicious text messages to drivers. According to USA Today , the scammers are telling drivers that they have unpaid bills and their registration will be suspended if they don’t pay. What scam texts are DMV residents receiving? The DMV scam has been reported in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, New York, and several other states, per USA Today. While the scammers are basically sending the same message to drivers, some of the details vary by state. In Linden, New Jersey, residents are getting text messages that include links that end with “ezpassnj” and “.gov,” making the scam look legitimate. Although the message doesn’t allow people to follow the link directly, drivers are instructed to respond to the text with “Y” and copy the link in a browser. In Illinois, the scam tells people that they will be fined if they don’t pay by a specific date. The Illinois scam also...