The Connecticut Department of Vehicles and several police departments across the state are warning residents not to click links in a text message about violations or toll fees that looks like it could be from the DMV because it’s a phishing scam.

The DMV posted on social media that there have been reports of fraudulent text messages and calls being sent to residents.

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“We DO NOT contact residents regarding violations or toll fees via text or phone,” the DMV said, and they warn not to click the links.

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Police departments from New Milford, Thomaston, Watertown, Wolcott have also issued warnings that this is

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