State officials are warning residents about a recirculating scam that falsely claims individuals must pay a fine or face license revocation or vehicle repossession. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to this fraudulent scheme.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) emphasized that:
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Mississippi does NOT have a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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Mississippi does NOT operate toll roads.
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The state does NOT notify residents of fines via text messages.
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The official DPS website is dps.ms.gov.
If you receive a suspicious text message demanding payment or threatening license or vehicle action, do not click any links, do not provide personal information, and do not pay any fines.
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has shared alerts on its official social media channels and encourages all citizens and agencies to help spread the word by sharing the posts to protect others from being scammed.
If you believe you’ve received a scam message or have questions, contact the Mississippi Department of Public Safety directly through their verified website.
