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[–] [email protected] 71 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Huh, not some crypto bullshit or what not scam? That is my absolute default expectation today of anyone messaging me.

[–] Reverendender 39 points 3 days ago (2 children)

You mean….

Massachusetts State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 17. Our records indicate that you currently have an unpaid traffic violation. Pursuant to Section 15C-16.003 of the Massachusetts State Administrative Code, if payment is not received by June 17, 2025, the following enforcement actions will be taken:

  1. Report to the DMV violation database
  2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting June 18
  3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days
  4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee
  5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now:

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Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

[–] twisted 2 points 1 day ago

Massachusetts doesn’t even have a DMV. They have an RMV. Idiots!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 days ago

Ha I get these exact same texts but in California

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

I mean, not that crypto scams weren't a thing back then, but they were certainly more niche a decade ago when I first saw this screenshot

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago

That's fucking funny.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago