Baton Rouge — The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), in cooperation with the Louisiana State Police, is alerting residents to a recurring text message scam that attempts to steal personal information and charge bogus fees.
In this latest version of the scam, many Louisiana residents have reported receiving text messages falsely claiming that they have an “outstanding traffic ticket” and must pay a fine to avoid penalties. Authorities confirm that these messages are fraudulent and urge the public not to click any links, respond to the messages, or submit payment.
The OMV has emphasized that it does not send text messages or emails threatening legal action for traffic or fee violations. Residents are advised to ignore and delete any suspicious messages immediately…