The NJMVC text scam that looks terrifyingly realNow, I knew immediately something was off. Second, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission does not send random text messages demanding payment. Same wording, same threats, same fake “official” tone. Fake MVC scam text | Photo by EJ Fake MVC scam text | Photo by EJ loading...Why New Jersey drivers are being targeted right nowAfter the show, I checked Facebook and saw that a couple of friends had posted screenshots of the same message. How the fake traffic ticket scam hooks otherwise smart peopleHere’s the dangerous part: even though I knew I didn’t owe anything, plenty of people do have unpaid tickets or forgotten violations.