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Beware of Fake Traffic Ticket Text Scams
MAINE AND INDIANA, JUL 23 – Officials in Maine and Indiana warn that scam texts falsely threaten license suspension over unpaid tickets to coerce payments, with multiple agencies confirming no such texts are sent, authorities said.
- The Sanford Police Department received several reports on Wednesday about scam texts falsely claiming overdue traffic tickets and unpaid toll fees.
- These scams have surged this year, with messages threatening fines, license suspension, prosecution, and credit damage to prompt urgent payment.
- Scammers often instruct recipients to call a number, where an automated message mimics legitimate systems and connects to a fake fraud team member.
- Authorities urge people to delete such texts, never click links, and verify claims directly with official agencies; "you should wait a sec and double check," advised a bank official.
- The rise in these scams risks significant financial loss and identity theft, prompting agencies to warn that urgency in messages is always a red flag.
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