Beware: Scammers Targeting North Carolina Drivers
To limit confusion when searching for bona fide DMV services and information, consumers should seek out the following:
- Some websites exist that contain DMV information and forms, but they are not officially approved websites. Web searches may return results with other websites, but only the official state DMV website ends in “.gov.”
- Beware of third-party websites offering forms or other information that could be out-of-date or erroneous.
- While not illegal, many of the sites are for profit and ask users to pay for forms.
- Many sites exist to obtain your information for future marketing, or worse, for using your personal information in fraudulent activities.
- If you provide payment information on a third-party website, beware that your payment card information may be stolen.
- Check the “Terms and Conditions” page of the website, where the site states that it is not affiliated with any state government agency.
- Always remember to look for a website that contains “.gov” in its address. This is to assure you are receiving accurate governmental information.
- Go to the official NCDMV website www.MyNCDMV.gov.
Do you know anyone who has received an email from these scammers who are targeting North Carolina drivers?
North Carolina City No. 1 On Best Cities To Drive In List
10. Orlando, FL
Total Score: 62.28
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 37
Traffic & Infrastructure: 2
Safety: 88
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 1
9. Garland, TX
Total Score: 62.66
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 17
Traffic & Infrastructure: 58
Safety: 31
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 23
8. Arlington, TX
Total Score: 62.67
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 15
Traffic & Infrastructure: 61
Safety: 25
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 22
7. Jacksonville, FL
Total Score: 62.91
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 1
Traffic & Infrastructure: 15
Safety: 75
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 42
6. Lincoln, NE
Total Score: 63.86
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 8
Traffic & Infrastructure: 41
Safety: 14
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 85
5. Winston-Salem, NC
Total Score: 64.05
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 2
Traffic & Infrastructure: 20
Safety: 29
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 90
4. Greensboro, NC
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Total Score: 64.37
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 3
Traffic & Infrastructure: 24
Safety: 58
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 30
3. Corpus Christi, TX
Total Score: 64.78
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 19
Traffic & Infrastructure: 12
Safety: 11
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 84
2. Plano, TX
Total Score: 65.99
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 7
Traffic & Infrastructure: 37
Safety: 10
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 32
1. Raleigh, NC
Total Score: 66.96
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 5
Traffic & Infrastructure: 27
Safety: 6
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 43
26. Charlotte, NC
Total Score: 59.41
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 24
Traffic & Infrastructure: 45
Safety: 51
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 35
Durham, NC
Total Score: 58.94
Cost of Ownership & Maintenance: 16
Traffic & Infrastructure: 51
Safety: 57
Access to Vehicles & Maintenance: 86
