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Beware of Drivers License phishing email scam

Discussion in 'Other News' started by Getsinyourblood, Mar 14, 2021.

  1. Mar 14, 2021 #1
    Getsinyourblood

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    TDLR=Texas Drivers License&Regulations

    The agency says the email appears to come from TDLR but has a return email address that does not belong to the agency. Recipients are told that TDLR is requiring all licensees to validate their information on the website as of April 2021, or they may "experience issues with their license."

    Recipients who click on the link are taken to a page that appears to belong to TDLR and are asked to supply information including their date of birth, Social Security number, and driver's license number. TDLR reminds everyone to protect their personal information while they’re online:
    TDLR warns licensees about phishing email scam

    fox4news.com/news/tdlr-warns-licensees-about-phishing-email-scam
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2021 #2
    buzzarddriver

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    "TDLR"
    No such agency in Texas. All license come from:

    Driver License | Department of Public Safety

    Sad, but people need to take personal responsibility. You would think, in this day and age, almost everyone would be able to spot a phishing scam.
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2021 #3
    mjd4277

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    A lot of these phishing scams target the elderly who wouldn’t be more computer savvy or inclined. They’re used to the old fashioned way of going into a license facility to handle such matters(before COVID-19 of course),therein lies the problem.
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2021 #4
    Getsinyourblood

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    That TDLR was strange. Thanks for the clarification.
     
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    Studebaker Hawk

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    The scammers blast out hundreds of thousands of emails at once, maybe millions. If they get a 1% response, that is 10,000 victims that gave up their information. The internet has become a giant sewer.
     
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  8. Mar 15, 2021 #6
    d o g

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    Although they have nothing to do with driver licensing, TDLR is an actual state agency - the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. They do professional licenses like plumbers, air conditioning techs, barbers, etc.

    Programs Licensed and Regulated by TDLR
     
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