Delaware DMV warns residents about phone scam

    Delaware’s Department of Motor Vehicles says residents are being targeted by a phone scam.

    The DMV says residents have been getting automated phone calls offering them savings on their car insurance.

    WDEL-AM reports that the message claims the DMV gave permission for the caller to contact the resident.

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    The DMV is reminding Delawareans that it never shares residents’ personal information. Any claim of insurance savings that mentions the DMV should be considered a scam.

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