(KNZA)--The Brown County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents of a scam circulating in the area regarding an official looking text/e-mail message from what appears to be the Kansas Turnpike.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant the message states it is from Drive KS and that a recent journey on the Kansas Express Lane has resulted in charges of $4.15.

There is also a contact link to settle the account.

Merchant says this is scam and urges residents not to reply to the message.