AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine secretary of state's office is warning about a widespread scam text.

The scam text warns of unpaid fines due to traffic violations.

"Don't fall for the scammers' criminal tricks," the department wrote in a social media post. "Report the text as junk, and whatever you do, don't click on the link."

The department added it would never notify residents of a license suspension via text. The text also references the "Maine Department of Motor Vehicles," which is another sign the text is a scam. In Maine it's called the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

It seems like everyone in Maine got this scam text this morning, even Secretary Bellows. Don’t fall for the scammers’... Posted by Maine Department of the Secretary of State on Monday, June 9, 2025

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