Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam text message circulating in the area that falsely claims to be from the Alabama Department of Revenue.
According to the sheriff’s office, the message tells recipients they owe overdue traffic penalties or DMV-related fees and threatens suspension of their driver’s license or vehicle registration if the payment is not made immediately.
Authorities say the message often includes a link asking people to pay the supposed fees online. Officials stress that residents should not click the link or provide any personal information.
The sheriff’s office says the Alabama Department of Revenue does not send threatening text messages demanding immediate payment.
Residents who receive a message like this are urged to delete it and avoid interacting with the sender. Officials say staying alert and protecting personal information is the best defense against scams.
