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Pinellas County, FL – Local drivers are being warned of a new text message scam impersonating the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), according to a statement shared by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday.
According to the FLHSMV, the fraudulent messages claim recipients owe outstanding vehicle registration fees and threaten penalties—including license suspension or legal action—if payment is not made by January 8, 2026. The texts direct users to a fake payment portal designed to steal personal and financial information…