HDOT: DMV phishing scam asks for Social Security, license plate numbers

The Hawaii Department of Transportation is warning about a scam asking people for their social security and license plate numbers.

The phishing link was sent out on an email from profileinfos@hat.kr that stated: “You have an incomplete Hawaii DMV contact informations [sic] on your Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicle [sic].

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“You are required to update your Hawaii DMV profile

“Thanks

Hawaii Department of Motor Vehicle [sic]”

Don’t give personal information such as your social security number and license plate numbers to unknown individuals.

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