Courtesy of Louisiana State Police
Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are alerting residents about another text message scam that has the potential to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees.
In the latest iteration of the scam, many Louisiana residents have received text messages claiming the recipient has an “outstanding traffic ticket” and must pay a fee or face repercussions. The OMV recommends that customers
ignore and delete
such messages.
The Louisiana OMV offers the following tips to help residents avoid scams:
-
DO NOT
click on links in an unsolicited message from an unverified source -
DO NOT
respond or send your personal information via text -
Delete all suspicious texts and emails and report them to
reportfraud.ftc.gov
- Exercise caution with all communications you receive from anonymous sources
- Confirm the message was generated from a legitimate source
- Keep an eye out for signs of scams (rewards, vague URLs, incorrect grammar)
The Louisiana OMV
does not send text messages or emails threatening prosecution
for traffic or fee violations. To process legitimate online services safely and securely, Louisiana residents can visit the official OMV website at
http://www.expresslane.org
.
