MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says fake text messages are making the rounds again, claiming people owe traffic ticket fines. The messages look like they’re from the South Dakota DMV and use scare tactics like the threat of license suspension or legal action if they aren’t paid right away. Officials remind everyone that the state does not send ticket notices by text, and don’t click links, send money, or share personal info. To check the real status of any ticket, go through the Unified Judicial System or your local Clerk of Courts. Suspicious messages can be reported to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.