Fake PennDOT Text Message Scam Circulating In Philly Region
By Dino Ciliberti
Published on April 28, 2026.
The Yardley Borough Police Department has issued a warning about a fraudulent text message claiming to be from the "PennDOT" regarding an alleged delinquent traffic infraction. The message threatens driver’s license suspension, vehicle registration revocation, collections, legal action, and credit reporting unless payment is made through a link provided in the text. The police are urging residents not to click the link and not to send money or provide personal information. If payment is not remitted, enforcement measures will include submission of the violation into the permanent records of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot).
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