#traffic citation scam

People statewide are receiving text messages that demand payment for nonexistent traffic citations, according to a warning from the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary. The scammers pretend to represent the Department of Motor Vehicles and send threatening texts. The message says that unless payment is made for unpaid “traffic citations,” the recipients’ driving privileges and vehicle registration […]

The Maui Police Department and the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary are warning the community about the latest scam involving bogus unpaid traffic citations. According to the Judiciary, people statewide are receiving text messages alleging to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The texts say that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the […]