Text message scams may say you need to do something like:
- renew your driver licence, vehicle licence (rego) or vehicle registration
- renew within the next 24 hours
- pay your overdue tolls or other bills.
How to tell it’s not a genuine text message from us
- We only send text reminders from the number 3651.
- We don't include links to online transactions.
Example text message scams

Example of an overdue tolls scam
![[NZ Transport Agency] Kia ora, Please renew your licence within the next 24 hours, Your reminder number is 804274: fake link.](/assets/online-services/licence-text-message-scam__ResizedImageWzM3NSwyNzNd.png)
Example of a licence renewal scam