The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is alerting residents to a surge in fraudulent text messages involving supposed unpaid traffic violations.

According to the RMV, the messages claim they’re a “final notice” and threaten “enforcement actions” like loss of license if payment isn’t made.

These messages are a scam, the RMV said, and may include links that do not lead to an official state website.

“Scam artists often create urgency to manipulate members of the public into paying fees which are fraudulent and we urge everyone to be vigilant when they receive a communication stating they owe money,” Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie warned.

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