The Washington State Department of Licensing has issued a warning regarding fraudulent text messages that claim recipients have unpaid parking tickets. These messages inaccurately reference the “Washington Department of Motor Vehicles,” which is not the official name of the agency in the state.

Residents are advised to be cautious and recognize common signs of scam texts, such as:

– An international area code
– Errors in grammar and spelling
– Links to suspicious websites

The department recommends that individuals ignore or delete messages they suspect may be scams and to refrain from clicking on any links included in those texts. For inquiries about the status of a driver’s license, individuals can contact the department at (360) 902-3900.