Fraud EDU: DMV scams on the rise across Alabama

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s license has been suspended. Click here to resolve immediately.” The text may also indicate you have an unpaid ticket or toll. It includes a case number and a link that looks official. Your heart starts racing. What did you miss? Is your license really in jeopardy? The panic sets in before you have time to think. But here’s the truth: it’s a scam. These fake Department of Motor Vehicles texts are flooding inboxes across the country, and