An imposter scam is targeting Connecticut credential holders in an attempt to steal their personal information, according to the Department of Consumer Protection.
They are issuing a warning to people who could be affected.
The scam appears to target all holders of a license, permit, registration, or other type of credential issued by the state of Connecticut who use the state’s eLicense system to manage their credentials.
“The Department of Consumer Protection issues more than 200,000 credentials annually, most of which are managed using the eLicense system,” Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan T. Cafferelli said in a statement. “Phishing attempts and imposter scams are common, so it is important to remain vigilant and recognize the signs of a scam.”
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What to look for
The Department of Consumer Protection said there are a few signs that the email is not legitimate:
- The true email address behind the “From” name is not what is actually displayed, and does not end in .gov.
- DCP would never revoke a license without a formal hearing.
- CT.GOV is not the DCP logo.
- The link does not take you to a ct.gov webpage (must have “ct.gov” just before the first “/”)
- This is an example of the email credential holders have received.
- If credential holders receive a message that looks like the example, it is most likely a scam, the Department of Consumer Protection warns. Do not click on any links and delete the email immediately. You can also report the phishing attempt by filing a complaint at ct.gov/DCP.
- If you previously followed a link and provided information, change your password on your eLicense account, as well as on any other website where you may use the same password.
