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In the age of smartphones, even our text messages can turn into a highway robbery—at least that’s the case in Seattle! Local agencies like the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) are sending out a major alert about a wave of text scams. Imagine getting a message from the “Seattle DMV” claiming you owe fines. Spoiler: it’s a scam! Turns out, Washington doesn’t even use “DMV” to refer to its licensing department. Nice try, fraudsters!
What’s especially concerning is how persistent these scams have become, with some unfortunate souls reporting receiving up to three of these phony texts in a single day. They’re like mosquitoes at a summer picnic—annoying and hard to swat away! With scammers impersonating entities that don’t even exist and pulling tricks straight out of a bad movie, residents are left wondering who’s behind the curtain. What’s next, a message from Oz?
As technology continues to evolve, scammers are really upping their game. It’s like they’re on a quest for the finest con artist trophy, and we’re the unsuspecting contestants! The best defense against this digital mischief? Always verify before you stress. If it looks suspicious, delete it faster than you’d swipe left on that bad date. So, folks, have you gotten any weird texts lately? Share your stories below; you might help a neighbor avoid a scam!
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