Tennessee Department of Safety issues warning about scam texts

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is warning drivers about fraudulent text messages claiming recipients have an unpaid traffic ticket and threatening to suspend their driving privileges.

Officials say the messages are part of a growing scam designed to trick people into providing personal information or sending money.

News 12 spoke with Russell Shoup about how drivers can recognize these scams and protect themselves…

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