Feb 2, 2026 · Taxation & Revenue Department

PRESS RELEASE: New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division warns against text�scams�

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor

Stephanie Schardin Clarke

Cabinet Secretary

Media Contact : Megan Gleason

megan.gleason@tax.nm.gov

(505) 231-3801

February 2, 2026

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division warns against text scams

Official state agencies will not ask for toll payments

SANTA FE ─ The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) warns the public about a wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to be from MVD or other state government agencies demanding payments for outstanding highway tolls.

New Mexico does not operate any toll roads within state boundaries and will never request toll payments. Additionally, the MVD does not contact customers via text, email or phone call to issue threats or demand payment.

Any such message is fraudulent, and New Mexicans are encouraged not to respond, click on links, scan QR codes or share any personal or financial information.

The fraudulent text messages may also contain links to fake websites imitating official state websites. The only official MVD website is located at https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/ .

Text message scams may come from out-of-state phone numbers or be delivered to a batch of recipients in one group text.

You may report fraudulent text messages to your phone carrier. If a caller is threatening you, contact local law enforcement.

MVD will only contact customers by mail on official letterhead and will always provide remedies and contact information to fix the issue. If you ever question authenticity, contact MVD at https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/ or by calling 1-888-683-4636.

Pictured above: Screenshots of fraudulent text messages.

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The Department strives to reduce taxpayer burden through clearer communication, statutes, regulations, forms, correspondence and instructions.

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