CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new phishing scam is targeting drivers across Texas with fake text messages claiming to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles about outstanding traffic tickets. Scammers target Texas drivers with fake DMV ticket texts

I received one of these suspicious messages Monday morning that appeared to be a final notice about an unpaid traffic ticket, complete with threats of serious penalties if I didn't pay immediately or click a provided link.

The message looked legitimate at first glance and might cause drivers to question their recent driving habits. However, it's completely fake.

"It's definitely a phishing scam, a very common one," said Katie Galan, director of education and community engagement with the Better Business Bureau.

The scam uses several tac

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