The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning to the community regarding a deceptive “final notice” scam that has been making the rounds. Numerous residents have reported receiving phone calls from individuals purporting to be affiliated with the Alabama Department of Transportation. During these calls, the scammers inform victims that they have received a final notice concerning an unpaid traffic ticket.
The callers go on to threaten that failure to pay the alleged ticket will result in the suspension of the victim’s vehicle registration and the revocation of their driving privileges. They further claim that such actions could negatively impact the victim’s credit score and may even lead to legal prosecution. The urgency of their message is clear, as they insist that immediate payment is necessary to avoid these dire consequences.
Authorities are urging anyone who receives such a call to refrain from sharing any personal information. Instead, they should reach out to their local law enforcement agency to report the incident. This precaution is vital in protecting oneself from falling victim to this fraudulent scheme.
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