BUCYRUS, OHIO (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW) — The Crawford County Sheriff released the following scam warning:
We have received several complaints regarding a text messaging scam appearing to come from the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles. The text advises that you have an unpaid parking ticket, and if you do not take care of it, your license will be suspended, along with other penalties. This scam provides a link where you can pay.
DO NOT click on this link and ignore the message. It is designed to trick you into giving up personal and financial information. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles will not send you a text demanding payment.
Scams can be reported to the Federal Trade Commission by visiting reportfraud.ftc.gov.