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GEORGIA (WJBF) – Georgia law enforcement authorities are warning residents of text messages claiming to be from a false state department. Law enforcement says to not click the link or respond to this ...

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GEORGIA (WJBF) – Georgia law enforcement authorities are warning residents of text messages claiming to be from a false state department. The message shown in the scam is below: Georgia State ...