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June 18, 2025
Sheriff, state officials alert public to DMV scam targeting residents
A dangerous text message scam is making the rounds across Okmulgee County and the state, prompting warnings from Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice and Service Oklahoma. The scam message claims to be a “Final Notice” from the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles and threatens license suspension, registration cancellation, legal action and additional penalties if recipients do not immediately pay a supposed overdue traffic fine.