LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Officials with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are warning residents about ongoing phone scams involving callers falsely claiming to be government officials.
According to the DMV, fraudsters are using the names of real deputies and supervisors to fabricate claims of outstanding arrest warrants, missed jury duty, or unpaid tolls.
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Fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement and Nevada DMV, threatening arrest or demanding immediate payments.
⚠️ Never share personal information or send money. Hang up and verify directly with the agency.
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— Nevada DMV (@NevadaDMV) November 4, 2026
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They then demand immediate payment through gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other untraceable methods, threatening arrest or legal action if victims don’t comply.
Officials warn that the calls usually come from a caller ID from a different country code, area code, or private number and urge the caller to stay on the phone while withdrawing or sending the funds.
The DMV warns residents never to disclose sensitive personal or financial information over the phone and to end the call immediately.
Residents should also contact the agency using a verified phone number and not the number from the call received.
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