Outstanding Traffic Ticket Scam Text

How to Spot Scam

• Urgent Threats: The text claims your license is suspended, you have a "final hearing," or you will face hefty fines if not paid immediately.
• Suspicious Links: The message includes a link to a fake website (often mimicking a state DMV site) to input credit card info.
• Unusual Senders: Messages come from random phone numbers, email addresses, or international numbers (e.g., beginning with 63).
• No Personal Info: The text is vague and does not contain your name or a real ticket number.

If You Receive One

• Do Not Click: Never click links or QR codes in the message.
• Do Not Pay: Legitimate agencies, like the DMV or DOT, will never text you demanding payment. They send official notices through traditional mail.
• Delete and Block: Block the sender and delete the text immediately.
• Report the Scam: Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) and report it to your state's FTC or Attorney General.