(Undated) — Scam alerts are popping up across the Upper Midwest, and officials are warning folks to watch their inbox and phone. South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota are all seeing a spike in fake messages pretending to be from the DMV. The texts and emails often claim someone’s broken the law and demand payment. But officials stress state agencies will never ask for money through a text or social media message. Minnesota’s DVS says their call volume has doubled this week, with people checking if messages are legit. In South Dakota, scammers are also impersonating law enforcement, and the state’s Consumer Protection Division says they’ve already received 68-thousand scam reports this year. Officials are urging if a message feels off, don’t click anything, and don’t pay up. Hang up, call the real agency directly, and double-check.
Scam Spike Across SD, Neighboring States
