Politics & Government
MA Drivers Being Scammed by Fake RMV Sites
Fake websites that resemble an official Massachusetts RMV site have begun to pop up, according to a WCVB report.
By Bret Silverberg
Made up vehicle fees, sites with no links and even sites with taglines at the top that indicate they are not affiliated with a government agency have sprung up on the Web of late.
WCVB’s Newscenter 5 reported June 25 that drivers attempting to renew their licenses are being scammed out of money by sites that resemble the official Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle website.
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On Thursday, on Boston Public Radio, Registrar of Motor Vehicles Rachel Kaprielian confirmed the existence of fake websites, and advised drivers to look for the state seal on each webpage. She also said beware if a website is charging additional fees for services. The safest route, she said, is through the Registry's new site, www.massrmv.com.
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