Northern News Now
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is warning folks about a series of text scams going around.
The Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of people receiving text messages claiming to be the Minnesota DMV.
The texts say the recipient has an outstanding ticket.
Authorities urge people not to reply to these scam messages even if they send messages that threaten action if the person doesn’t pay.
Some Minnesotans report receiving multiple messages in a row, each one increasing in threatening language to pressure them into paying.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges residents not to open any links requesting payment in a text message to avoid personal information being stolen. The DPS and its Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS)