Government imposter scams have become hot over the last few years, and the Better Business Bureau reports one getting a lot of play recently is one in which the scammer claims to be from the department of motor vehicles. 

A BBB investigator advises you to be aware of the new scam which is being seen more and more in our area. BBB Investigator Don O’Brien says if you receive correspondence from someone claiming to be with a government agency, investigate it thoroughly before you act on it.

He says the government imposter scam, like many others, relies on creating a sense of urgency or false hope. If you are contacted with this type of grift, O’Brien says you should resist the urge to act immediately, do not respond to unknown texts or emails, and do a little research to see if the government agency or organization that contacted you actually exists.