Scam Warning For Purchasing Minnesota Fishing License
Did you know that this year, you can have an electronic license for fishing in Minnesota? You used to have to have a printed-out license, but now proof on your phone is sufficient proof of licensing. However, with more people purchasing online, there are more people getting scammed.
Online License Purchasing Fraud
It happened to a friend of mine a few years back. They googled Minnesota online fishing license, and it brought them to a page where you could purchase a license for around a $25 fee and an extra processing fee. They finished the transaction, and then they were sent a book on how to purchase an online license. They didn't actually buy a license, they got scammed into buying a book online that told them how to buy a license.
The scammers know that you are probably in a hurry and won't read all the fine print. People get scammed enough that the online licensing page from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources actually has a warning. They say that they've had some reports of people purchasing an online license, only to finish the transaction without having anything.
How To Protect Yourself
Only buy a license from the Minnesota DNR's website. If you think you've been a victim of fraud, call the issuer of your credit card immediately and report it.
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Purchase your online license at the verified DNR page.
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