Alert
Scam text circulating advising of unpaid fines/fees from the SD Motor Vehicle Division or a similar agency.
The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office has received several calls today about scam text messages purporting to be from the SD Motor Vehicle Division or a similar agency, advising the person of an unpaid fine. NO state or county government would text you about unpaid fines.
Instructions:
Do not reply to these text messages; just simply delete them.
No need to report the text message to us, unless you share personal information or give out money.
Address/Location
Hamlin County Sheriff's Office
300 4th St
Hayti, SD 57241
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 605-783-3232
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
- Event:
- Ongoing Investigation
