A state agency is warning residents about a text message scam targeting Oklahomans.

The scam, posing as the Department of Motor Vehicles, is claiming recipients owe unpaid traffic fines, according to Service Oklahoma. The messages are an attempt to steal information,.

Here's what you need to know.

DMV text scam targets Oklahomans

The nationwide scam includes the false claim that recipients owe unpaid traffic tickets, and include links designed to steal personal and financial information.

Service Oklahoma reminded Oklahomans of the following:

Service Oklahoma will never call you or text you to ask for a payment

Service Oklahoma operators will never request money or account information through text

Do not click clinks or respond to suspicious messages

Delete any suspicious messages

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