Don’t fall for phony texts regarding unpaid traffic tickets | Editorial

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about text messages from grifters posing as representatives of the agency.

The messages instruct recipients to pay immediately to prevent potential license or registration suspension, increased toll charges and possible prosecution.

The bureau emphasized that the scam is a phishing attempt aimed at deceiving residents into disclosing financial information.

The News-Herald urges all motorists to be on the alert for these fake text messages, to avoid becoming a victim.