Got a text about outstanding traffic tickets that must be paid immediately?

It’s a scam, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warned Tuesday. The texts purport to be from the nonexistent “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” and falsely threaten suspension of vehicle registration and privileges.

“Do not respond to it or click on any links,” Giannoulias said. “These phony texts are designed to trick you into giving up personal or financial information which can lead to identify theft and fraud. The secretary of state does not send text messages regarding vehicle registrations and driver’s licenses.” Don't respond to fake texts pretending to warn Illinoisans about traffic tickets, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warns. Submitted Photo

Phishing texts can be reported

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