Idaho District Court Scam Texts and Calls

• Unsolicited Contact: Idaho courts and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) never send official summons, warrants, or legal notices via text message.
• Urgent Threats: Scammers use high-pressure tactics, threatening warrants, asset seizure, or jail time to force immediate action.
• Suspicious Payment Methods: Government agencies will never ask for payment via cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin), wire transfers, or retail gift cards.
• Non-Government Links: Legitimate Idaho government links always end in .gov. Links ending in .org, .com, or those using QR codes are fraudulent.
• International Numbers: Messages often originate from international phone numbers, which is a major red flag for a local court matter.

Scam Variations

• Traffic Violation Summons: Texts claiming you owe fines for traffic or parking tickets and must pay immediately through a provided link.
• Jury Duty Fraud: Calls or emails claiming you missed jury duty and must pay a fine to avoid arrest.
• Toll Fee Scam: Messages claiming you owe unpaid toll fees; notably, Idaho has no toll roads.

If You Are Targeted

1. Do Not Engage: Do not click links, scan QR codes, or provide any personal/financial information.
2. Verify Directly: If you are concerned about a real legal issue, check the official iCourt portal or call your local Clerk of Courts directly using a number from an official government website.
3. Report the Scam: Report fraudulent messages at ReportScamsIdaho.com or to the Federal Trade Commission.
4. Protect Your Accounts: If you have already shared information or paid, contact your financial institution immediately to secure your accounts.