SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will not send text messages or make phone calls to collect fees or payments for traffic tickets. If you receive a message about an outstanding ticket, do not provide any payment information.

What you should do:

• Do not click on any links in suspicious text messages.
• Do not answer unsolicited phone calls regarding traffic tickets or fees.
• Block the sender or hang up and block the caller.

Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.