Oklahoma Highway Patrol warns of fake traffic ticket texts scam

Officials with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are warning Oklahomans about a texting scam claiming they were ticketed and owe money.

KOCO

By Josh Wallace

Jul 26, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Officials with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol are warning Oklahomans about a texting scam claiming they were ticketed and owe money.

OHP officials said they have received numerous calls about the scam, which is designed to look as if it is coming from the Oklahoma Department of Safety. Messages typically state that a person owes money for a ticket and a link is provided to pay.

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Officials warn residents not to click on the link.

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