The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about a recent text message scam targeting Floridians.
The scam claims the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and threatens to suspend their driver license and vehicle registration if payment is not made immediately through a fraudulent link.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has received reports of this scam across the state. While the full extent of the scam is unknown, the threat is serious.
FLHSMV will never contact you via text message demanding payment or threatening suspension or arrest.
If you receive a suspicious message:
- Do not click any links.
- Do not share personal or financial information.
- Report it to your local law enforcement agency immediately.
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