Officials said “many” Louisiana residents have received text messages claiming the recipient has an “outstanding traffic ticket” and must pay a fee or face repercussions. These messages are fraudulent, officials said. The OMV advises all recipients to ignore and delete these messages immediately.
The Louisiana OMV offers the following tips to help residents avoid scams:
DO NOT click on links in an unsolicited message from an unverified source
DO NOT respond or send your personal information via text
Delete all suspicious texts and emails, and report them to reportfraud.ftc.gov
Exercise caution with all communications you receive from anonymous sources
Confirm the message was generated from a legitimate source
Keep an eye out for signs of scams (rewards, vague URLs, incorrect grammar)
The Louisiana OMV does not send text messages or emails threatening prosecution for traffic or fee violations. To process legitimate online services safely and securely, Louisiana residents can visit the official OMV website at expresslane.org.
LOUISIANA (KTVE/KARD) -- The Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are warning residents of a text message scam that aims to steal personal information and unnecessary fees. Many Louisiana residents have received text messages saying the recipient has an "outstanding traffic ticket" and must pay…
LOUISIANA (KTVE/KARD) -- The Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are warning residents of a text message scam that aims to steal personal information and unnecessary fees. Many Louisiana residents have received text messages saying the recipient has an "outstanding traffic ticket" and must pay…
LOUISIANA (KTVE/KARD) -- The Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) are warning residents of a text message scam that has the potential to steal personal information and charge unnecessary fees. Courtesy photo of Louisiana State Police According to officials, many Louisiana residents have received text…