ALABAMA (WHNT) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is warning Alabama residents of a text messaging scam claiming to be from the "Alabama Department of Vehicles," a department that does not exist.

ALEA said the texts threaten to suspend a person's driver's privileges for 30 days and suspend their vehicle registration unless recipients click a malicious link or provide personal information.

Authorities pointed out that the Alabama Department of Vehicles does not exist, as Alabama does not operate a DMV.

"In Alabama, driver licensing services are administered by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division, and vehicle registration is handled by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR)," ALEA said. "Additionally, license plate issuance is handled through local cou

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