New Text Scam Bullying You About Traffic Tickets Hits Idaho

Doom scrolling. It's our right as Americans to spend hours upon hours on our phones, scrolling, barely paying attention to whatever pops up on screen.

When something gets in the way of that sense of freedom, we get angry pretty quick.

Well, get ready to see red.

Another text scam here in Idaho? What's the deal this time?

You're not going to like this.

The Idaho Transportation Department is giving Idahoans the heads up about a new scam text message making the rounds. This currently scam basically demands payment for an "outstanding traffic ticket" which clearly never existed in the first place.

ITD would like to point out that they do not send texts about unpaid traffic tickets, fines, or anything like that.

If you've been the victim of this latest scam on your phone, and you'd like to help, report it to the Federal Trade Commission.

Worried that you actually do have an outstanding ticket that needs to get paid? You can check the legitimacy of that right here.

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Traveling this year? Going to take in the beautiful scenes and sights in Washington State? Great!

But, just a heads up. While you're there, you're going to want to watch out for a different phone scam happening there:

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Ok, now this is the worst. We know it actually is illegal, but can we make it more illegal for people to run online shopping scams?

You know how long it takes to get your money back after being scammed online? 86 years! That's how long. And, nobody wants that.