CT Police Warn Residents About Scam Texts Demanding Payment

Connecticut State Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for scam texts claiming to be from state entities demanding immediate payment or threatening suspension of your license or registration.

The texts appear to come from “Connecticut State Police Court,” “Connecticut Superior Court,” the DMV, or any government agency. Police said residents should not click the link or reply.

State police shared the following advice in a Facebook post:

• Government agencies do not send payment demands through random text messages.
• Suspicious links (especially shortened or unusual URLs) are a major red flag.
• Scammers use urgency and threats to pressure quick action.

Police said residents should report the message as spam and can verify if the link is valid directly through the relevant official state website.

"Stay cautious and share this to help others avoid falling victim," state police said.

More information is available by clicking here.

The volume of scams in the state has exploded in recent years and shows no signs of letting up. This week, Putnam police issued a warning regarding scams involving bitcoin kiosks.

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A recent report found that Connecticut residents lose $1 billion annually to scams.

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