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Scammers are targeting North Carolina residents with fraudulent text messages and calls claiming unpaid tolls and tickets.

The North Carolina DMV and NC Quick Pass do not demand payments over the phone or via text, gift cards, or cryptocurrency.

Another round of text and call-based scams claiming unpaid tolls and tickets appears to be circulating in North Carolina.

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Facebook page posted a warning about the scams on June 3, stating that the office was receiving calls and messages regarding the scam. According to the post, scammers are contacting N.C. residents claiming they have outstanding tickets with the state's Division of Motor Vehicles.

The department reminded the public that the DMV doesn't demand payments over the phone

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