THP warns of scam texts claiming unpaid traffic tickets

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Tennessee Highway Patrol are warning Tennesseans about new scam text messages claiming recipients have an “unpaid traffic ticket” and threatening their driving privileges.

COURTESY: THP

These messages are not real. If you are a victim of this scam, report your interaction here.

For more information about common scams and how to protect yourself, visit the Tennessee Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs website.

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