Oklahoma AG Warns of Traffic Ticket Texting Scam

Fraudulent messages claim to be from state agencies demanding payment to avoid license suspension

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting consumers to a scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim to be from the Department of Public Safety or the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The messages instruct recipients to make a payment for an unresolved traffic ticket to avoid driver's license suspension.

Why it matters

This scam is designed to trick people into clicking on harmful links and providing personal financial information. It's important for the public to be aware of these types of fraudulent activities in order to protect themselves.

The details

The AG's office says the text messages are scams and that the Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol do not collect payments for traffic violations through text messages. Consumers are advised to delete any such messages and not interact with them.

  • The scam text messages have been circulating recently in Oklahoma.

The players

Gentner Drummond

The Attorney General of Oklahoma who is alerting consumers about this scam.

Department of Public Safety

A state agency that the scam text messages claim to be from, but which does not actually collect traffic ticket payments via text.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Another state agency that the scam text messages claim to be from, but which also does not collect traffic ticket payments via text.

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What they’re saying

“These text messages are scams designed to trick recipients into clicking on harmful links and providing personal financial information. If you receive one of these scam texts, do not interact with the message. Delete the message or report it as fraud.”

— Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Attorney General (KFOR)

The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of being vigilant about unsolicited text messages, especially those claiming to be from government agencies demanding payment. Consumers should delete such messages and not provide any personal or financial information in response.