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Florence Today
By the People, for the People
Florence County Warns of Scam Messages Posing as SCDMV
Authorities say scammers are trying to trick residents into paying fake traffic tickets
Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:50am
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The Florence County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scam messages that appear to be from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). The messages claim the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and must pay a fine by a certain date using an "official payment portal". Authorities say this is a scam attempt to steal money or access personal information, and urge people to delete and disregard the messages.
Why it matters
Scams like this can lead to financial losses for victims and expose them to identity theft. The Florence County Sheriff's Office is trying to raise awareness to prevent residents from falling for this particular scam.
The details
According to Major Michael Nunn of the Florence County Sheriff's Office, the scam messages come via text, email, or phone call, claiming to be from the SCDMV. The messages advise the recipient to pay an outstanding traffic ticket by a certain date using an "official payment portal". Nunn warns that this is a scam attempt and urges people to simply delete and disregard the messages, as clicking on the payment portal could give scammers access to personal and financial information.
- The Florence County Sheriff's Office issued the warning on March 22, 2026.
The players
Florence County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency in Florence County, South Carolina that is warning residents about the scam messages.
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)
The state agency that scammers are impersonating in the fraudulent messages.
Major Michael Nunn
A spokesperson for the Florence County Sheriff's Office who provided details about the scam.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
This scam highlights the importance of being vigilant about unsolicited messages claiming to be from government agencies or requesting personal information or payments. Residents should always verify the legitimacy of any such requests before responding.
