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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) sent out a warning to the public about a fake text message scam. According to a Facebook post from PennDOT, they are ...

North Wales Police have issued a warning after members of the public reported receiving fake text messages claiming to be ...

Your phone buzzes with what looks like an official government message warning about an unpaid toll or traffic ticket. The text seems legitimate, mentions serious consequences like license suspension, ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning drivers about a fake text message impersonating the state agency. KYTC said the text message states the receiver has ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles warns everyone about a fake DMV text message. They say it’s a scam. As complaints around the country increase, the FBI is ...

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is warning Minnesotans to watch out for scam text messages that appear to be from the “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DPSMN.” These fake messages ...

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Since September 2024, all telcos have been required by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to block messages containing URLs and any clickable links.