The Georgia Department of Driver Services said scammers are using text messages to try to get personal information. The DDS is warning drivers about the text message that falsely reports a license suspension or claims a license is at risk of being suspended. A department spokesperson said scammers are becoming more sophisticated.

The department said customers have been getting messages asking them to follow a suspicious link. It claims driver’s license verification is needed because of a temporary suspension. They said those text messages are a fraud and likely an attempt by scammers to get personal information.

DDS urges everyone to be vigilant of any unsolicited telephone calls, emails, or texts that claim to be government agencies or companies that instruct them to follow a link or open an attachment to update or verify personal information

The agency said customers can easily verify the status of their license on its website.