There are plenty of people who still need to upgrade to a REAL ID for upcoming travel—in some states, fewer than half of residents have a compliant license and may encounter long lines to obtain one. And where there's urgency, there's opportunity for scammers to strike. Here's what to know about REAL ID scams and how to avoid them.
According to the AARP, most of these frauds are in the form of phishing: emails, texts, or calls that appear to be from the DMV or DHS with links to fake websites that promise to help you apply for a REAL ID or update your personal information to complete the process. These sites actually collect your data, which can be used maliciously, or force you to download malware to your device.
How to spot REAL ID scams
If you already have a REAL ID, you do not need to do anything, and you can ignore any messages indicating otherwise. Licenses issued in recent years—either new or upon renewal—are already compliant, so just check for a gold or black star in the corner. There's also no hurry if you don't have air travel planned: A valid regular ID is sufficient in most other cases, and you can use REAL ID alternatives to fly if you have them.
You should also ignore any services that claim to provide REAL IDs online, letting you skip the DMV trip. These are scams. You also should not need to provide bank account or credit card numbers when completing online applications—REAL IDs do require a fee, but this is paid in person at the DMV.
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