Illinois Secretary of State text scam—how to protect yourself!

Summary — +17792300809

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Caller Name: Jesse White, Secretary of State
Caller Type: SMS
Location: United States
Reviews: 2

Expert Opinion

A text claiming you must validate your driver’s license with the Illinois Secretary of State appears to be a classic phishing lure. The message mimics official language, cites a recognizable official—Jesse White—and adds a polite sign‑off to gain trust. Such impersonation scams rely on urgency and authority to trick recipients into sharing personal data or clicking malicious links. If you receive a similar message, do not respond or click any links; verify the request through the official website or by calling the agency directly. Block the number, report it to the FTC, and consider using a call‑filtering app to reduce future unwanted texts.

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Recent Reports for (779) 230-0809

17792300809 Illinois
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Unless you have explicitly given the state of Illinois permission to contact you via phone, it is advisable to disregard this message

17792300809 SMS Jesse White, Secretary of State
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A text message was received, purportedly from Jesse White, Secretary of State, requesting validation of my driver's license information, and was followed by another message about a UI online message from the State of Illinois.

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