ALEA is warning of a nationwide phishing scam involving the Alabama DMV./Courtesy: ALEA

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians.

ALEA says the text messages falsely claim to be from the Alabama Department of Vehicles and demands payment for non-existent traffic tickets.

The text goes on to say they will suspend your driving privileges for 30 days and suspend your vehicle registration unless the recipients click on the link or provide personal information.

State officials say there is no such department as the Alabama Department of Vehicles.

In Alabama, driver licensing services are administered by ALEA’s Driver License Division, and vehicle registration is handled by the Alabama Department of Revenue

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