The Illinois Sheriff’s Association, together with most area Sheriff’s Departments, is alerting residents about fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
These scam messages usually state that you have unpaid traffic tickets and threaten to suspend your driver’s license or vehicle registration unless you pay immediately. Authorities stress that these messages are not legitimate.
If you receive such a text, do not respond. Instead, delete the message right away. For accurate information and updates, visit the official Illinois Secretary of State’s website at www.ilsos.gov.
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