Gas prices are continuing on a downward trend. However, for most drivers, prices are still not falling fast enough, and officials say scammers are taking advantage of the situation.

The national average is now down to $4.69 per gallon according to AAA. That's much lower than a month ago when the average was $4.97 for a gallon of regular gas.

In New York, the state average has fallen to $4.81 per gallon. That's a $.16 drop from Friday.

The New York DMV says scammers are sending people text messages falsely claiming that the state is offering $1,500 rebates as a result of high fuel prices. The agency says the government does not send out text messages asking for personal information.

If you think you may be impacted by this scam, send an email to dmv.sm.phishingattacks@dmv.ny.gov.