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Boone County, IL – Residents across Boone County are being warned today about a scam text message circulating that falsely claims to be from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), threatening fines or license suspension for unpaid traffic tickets.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the fraudulent message tells recipients they have an outstanding traffic violation and must pay by a specific date or face penalties such as vehicle registration suspension, driver’s license suspension, added fees, or even prosecution…