RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a traffic ticket scam circulating via text message that falsely threatens suspension of driving privileges if payment is not made immediately.
Authorities say several citizens recently reported receiving alarming messages claiming to be from the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles. The texts warn recipients that they have an outstanding traffic ticket and must pay immediately or face penalties.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the messages are fraudulent. “This is a scam,” officials stated…