Oxford Police: Scam Texts Circulating In Town

OXFORD, CT — Police are warning residents about a scam circulating by text message that falsely claims recipients must pay a traffic ticket or risk having their driver’s license suspended.

The Oxford Police Department said it has received several complaints from residents who reported receiving the messages, which typically include a link directing the recipient to make a payment.

Police said the messages are fraudulent and urged residents not to click on the link or provide any personal information.

Officials say scammers often try to create urgency by warning that a driver’s license may be suspended or revoked if the payment is not made immediately.

If you receive a message like this, police advise not clicking any links, not sharing personal information, and deleting the message immediately.

Authorities said similar scams have been reported to multiple police departments and highlighted by local news outlets.

Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Oxford Police Department for more information.