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PA State Attorney General warns residents of new text scam

(WBRE/WYOU) — State Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about a new text scam. Residents are getting fake messages claiming to be from the DMV, threatening license suspensions and fines.

They include links to pay, but officials say don't click them.

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Sunday says the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation does not send texts about traffic violations or fines.

Officials are asking residents to report any messages to the Attorney General's Office.