Colorado drivers, listen up: If you've received a text that claims to be from the DMV about an unpaid ticket or driving violation, do not engage with it — it's probably a scam. In an "urgent" warning issued Wednesday, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notified residents of a surge of fraudulent text messages from scammers impersonating the agency that threaten a list of severe consequences — including prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration and revocation of privileges — tied to a fake driving infringement or ticket. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-dmv-text-scam-warning/73-1170707a-a2c1-4cb9-bba6-aee80faaaaea More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.