NJ-MVC appointment scam alert – what to watch for!
Summary — +18559185233
Expert Opinion
Recent complaints highlight a pattern of spoofed appointment alerts from +18559185233, often masquerading as the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Callers typically claim a missed registration or permit appointment and push a link to “opt out.” Caller ID spoofing makes the number look legitimate, while the embedded URLs can harvest credentials or install malware. Treat any unsolicited link with suspicion, verify the claim through the official DMV website or phone line, and avoid clicking. Enable call‑blocking features, report the number to your carrier, and consider a reputable spam‑filter app. Staying skeptical is the best defense against this scam.
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Recent Reports for (855) 918-5233
A text message purportedly from NJ-MVC included a link to opt out of an appointment scheduled for a specific time and date.
A text message was received, supposedly confirming a New Jersey motor vehicle appointment, but since I am not a resident of New Jersey, it was clear that this was a scam, and I warn others not to click on the embedded link.
Beware of their scam: they claim to be from Motor Vehicles Service, stating you missed a registration appointment, and provide a suspicious link
Beware of this scam where they claim to be USPS, asking you to click a link due to an incorrect package address
Exercise caution when dealing with this number.
18559185233
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A reminder was received about an upcoming test for a driver's license appointment.
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