Scam text messages impersonating government agencies are increasing, with tactics constantly evolving. The Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office stated that fraud groups have recently impersonated government agencies by sending deceptive messages, luring recipients to click unknown links and directing them to phishing websites disguised as official platforms. These websites often closely resemble official pages, including announcements and interface layouts, making them difficult to distinguish. Once users enter account credentials, passwords, or credit card information, it may result in personal data leaks and financial losses, increasing the difficulty of identification.

Official messages sent by the Motor Vehicles Office are delivered through the government-exclusive short code "111", with enhanced verification mechanisms. The beginning of each message includes the last three digits of the recipient’s phone number along with the name of the sending agency, such as "123-Taipei City Motor Vehicles Office", allowing the public to quickly verify the source and determine authenticity.

If a message contains a link, recipients should carefully check the URL format. The official Motor Vehicles Service website is https://www.mvdis.gov.tw
. If a link in a message or email does not end with "gov.tw" or contains unusual strings or spelling errors, it should not be clicked to avoid phishing risks and data leakage.

When facing suspicious messages, the public is advised to follow the "three no principles": do not click unknown links, do not enter personal information on suspicious websites, and do not download applications or files from unknown sources. If suspicious messages are received, individuals may call the 165 Anti-Fraud Hotline or the Highway Bureau service line for verification, reducing risks and protecting personal rights and property.