Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Stay aware of current scams targeting Plano residents. If you receive a suspicious text claiming you have unpaid fines or a license suspension with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), stop before you act.
Some common red flags include:
• The text came from an international number. The Texas DMV will never contact you from another country.
• The message includes a link to an unofficial website. Legitimate texts will never include a link to an unofficial government website.
• The message includes an urgent or threatening message. Scammers rely on you panicking before you think, so always take a minute before reacting. The government doesn't threaten you to act quickly.
If you receive one of these texts, don't click the link and don't reply. Delete the message and visit the official website or contact the local Police department if your unsure.
Visit PlanoPolice.org and search "Common Scams" to learn more about potential scams targeting North Texas residents.
More ways for you to #LovePlano:
*Subscribe to weekly Plano City News: share.plano.gov/PCNyt
*Follow Plano on Social Media: share.plano.gov/Socialyt
*Share what you love about Plano using #LovePlano on social
Stay aware of current scams targeting Plano residents. If you receive a suspicious text claiming you have unpaid fines or a license suspension with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), stop before you act.
Some common red flags include:
• The text came from an international number. The Texas DMV will never contact you from another country.
• The message includes a link to an unofficial website. Legitimate texts will never include a link to an unofficial government website.
• The message includes an urgent or threatening message. Scammers rely on you panicking before you think, so always take a minute before reacting. The government doesn't threaten you to act quickly.
If you receive one of these texts, don't click the link and don't reply. Delete the message and visit the official website or contact the local Police department if your unsure.
Visit PlanoPolice.org and search "Common Scams" to learn more about potential scams targeting North Texas residents.
More ways for you to #LovePlano:
*Subscribe to weekly Plano City News: share.plano.gov/PCNyt
*Follow Plano on Social Media: share.plano.gov/Socialyt
*Share what you love about Plano using #LovePlano on social
