| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 16, 2026, 2 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 16, 2026, 2 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-dmv-text-scams/ |
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents after an
uptick in DMV text scams claiming to enforce a January 17 deadline.
According to Giannoulias, the texts claim to be from the "Illinois State
Department of Motor Vehicles" and threaten driving privileges. The texts say
"enfo...