Missouri Department of Transportation Warns of Text Scam

States Warn of Texting Scams Over Bogus Unpaid Tickets

States are warning residents about scams under which victims receive text messages purported to be from state motor vehicle agencies seeking payment for fraudulent traffic violations.

Missouri Department of Transportation warns of text scam

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A new text scam is circulating in Missouri. Scammers claim to be with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), saying you owe money for a traffic ticket. The department told FOX4 that it will never send texts soliciting money. Excelsior Springs police warn of US Customs and Border Protection cell phone scam "Whether it's a toll fee or traffic fee, if you're getting texts posing as the Missouri Department of Tra…

'Delete it': Police warn of traffic ticket text scams

Local police are warning of scams related to text messages telling recipients they have outstanding traffic tickets.

Michigan State Police warn of new text message scam

Story Highlights • Michigan State Police are warning residents about a text message scam that falsely claims to be from the “Michigan Department of Vehicles” and threatens license suspension over

Maryland Residents Warned of Fake Traffic Fine Text Scam This Week - Legalization Profiles

Annapolis, MD – Maryland authorities are warning residents about a growing scam involving fraudulent text messages that falsely claim recipients have outstanding traffic fines for parking violations. According to alerts issued by both the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MD MVA) and the Maryland State Police, scammers are impersonating official agencies and sending texts that mention supposed citations for illegal parking, complete with l…

Santa Barbara police warn residents about text scam

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning the public about a text scam aimed at extorting money from local residents. Multiple community members recently informed the department they received text messages regarding alleged unpaid parking citations. These messages warn that failure to pay will lead to arrest. Police say they will never […]