Area residents are being warned about a new text message scam circulating.
Area residents have recently received text messages claiming that they owed payments to the courts.
These messages are not legitimate and are part of a scam designed to obtain personal and financial information.
Residents are advised that government agencies do not typically request payment for citations or fees via unsolicited text messages, nor do they direct individuals to unfamiliar or unsecured payment links.
Anyone who receives a suspicious message is advised to avoid responding or clicking on any link.
