Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning drivers to beware of what it says is a new "phishing scam." The DMV posted an example of the texts people are getting.

Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes.

Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes.

What to do if you've experienced a phishing attack The DMV says to email a description of the possible phishing event or screenshot to [email protected].