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SCAM ALERT: Fake DMV text messages circulating

State officials have issued a warning about a scam involving text messages purportedly sent by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The messages are not from the DMV and are part of a phishing scheme, authorities said.

Recipients are advised not to respond to the messages or click on any links. The scam aims to steal personal information or install malicious software on devices, officials warned.

The DMV has emphasized that legitimate communications will not come via unsolicited text messages. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious messages to authorities.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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