Law enforcement agencies throughout the KMMO listening area are warning residents of a text scam.

Some residents have reported receiving messages from numbers claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles or the Missouri Department of Transportation. These messages are reportedly seeking payment for an outstanding traffic ticket and threaten prosecution if left unpaid. Messages like this are likely a scam, but you can reach out to the state to verify the legitimacy.

The Marshall Police Department encourages residents to avoid clicking on any links in or responding to these unexpected texts.

You can view examples of these scam texts below.