Scam Text Alert - Be Aware! Seminole County Tax Collector, FLHSMV, and Toll Authoritie...
Scam Text Alert - Be Aware! Seminole County Tax Collector, FLHSMV, and Toll Authoritie...
The Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office is sharing an important warning from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) regarding a recent text message scam targeting Florida drivers.
Residents have reported receiving fraudulent texts claiming they have an unpaid traffic ticket. The message threatens to suspend their driver license.
REMEMBER: The Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office, FLHSMV and Toll Authorities will never contact you via text message demanding payment or threatening suspension or arrest.
If you receive a suspicious message:
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Scam Text Alert – Be Aware! Seminole County Tax Collector, FLHSMV, and Toll Authorities will never contact you via text message demanding immediate payment or requesting personal information. Additional information regarding this may be found here.
If you receive a phishing text or other suspicious communication, make sure to report it to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.FTC.gov