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Get a text about Code 15C-16.003? Be careful. Georgia DDS warns of new scam to watch out for
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has alerted drivers about a new scam text circulating the state.
The fraudulent message claims to be from the "Georgia State Department of Motor Vehicles"—a non-existent agency in Georgia—and threatens recipients with license suspension unless they pay an outstanding traffic ticket.
The text message asserts that recipients owe money for an unpaid traffic violation and must settle the debt by a specified deadline to avoid severe consequences, including:
Vehicle registration suspension
A 30-day driving privilege suspension
Potential prosecution
This scam text even cites a fabricated "Georgia State Administrative Code" 15C-16.003 to appear legitimate. However, no such code exists in the state's legal framework.
Georgians are urged to avoid clicking or responding to these messages. Instead, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at
Residents can check their license status and access DDS services securely at
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: What is Georgia Code 15C-16.003? Watch out. It's the newest DMV text scam
