Did you get the email or text message saying you have an outstanding traffic ticket that demands payment? It's a scam say officials from the Better Business Bureau.

THREATENING EMAIL AND TEXTS

The text or email says if you don't pay up you risk license suspension or prosecution. They say the scam has been around for years and keeps coming back because it finds willing victims who click on links in the message and open their computers. The BBB says if you ever question an email or text message make sure you verify the source. Don't fall for pressure tactics and never respond to an unsolicited email or text message.

NEVER CLICK ON ANY LINKS

BBB officials say don't click on any links and never make any payments. The scam messages aren't from the Washington State Transportation Department

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