Pause, verify and report: NJ sheriff warns county residents of a new text scam Jen Ursillo Published: August 7, 2025 Hunterdon County officials are warning the public of a new text scam (NJMVC, Canva)

⚠ One NJ county warns of a new text scam

⚠The phony texts revolve around the NJMVC

⚠ Don't click on any links

A new wave of scam text messages has prompted the Hunterdon County sheriff and p rosecutor to issue a warning to residents about it.

Sheriff Fred Brown and Prosecutor Renée Robeson are alerting the public to these fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission , requesting personal information or payment, and may include malicious links.

“These scammers are getting more sophisticated, but it’s important to remember that no legit

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