The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is alerting the public about a new text message scam.
The scam message claims recipients owe money for driving infractions and demand immediate payment on a deceptive website.
These messages urge people to "act urgently" and include letters designed to make them appear legitimate.
MassDOT is emphasizing that they will never request payment by text.
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