Police warning Connecticut residents of scam text message claiming to be DMV
New scam circulating Connecticut targets E-Zpass users
They say that clicking on the link provided in the message leads to a fraudulent website where personal and financial information is susceptible to theft.
Police emphasized that state DMV's would not ask for information or money via text message.
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