Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
49d06-tr-273196 Jefferson County Alabama Courthouse Case Text

The text message mentioning "Case No: 49d06-tr-273196" or similar variants is a widespread phishing scam targeting the people of Jefferson County and Birmingham, Alabama. It claims you have an unpaid parking or toll violation and directs you to a fake website to pay, designed to steal your personal and financial information. Do not click the link, do not pay, and delete the message.

About The Scam

  • The Scheme: The messages appear to be official, often stating "NOTICE OF DEFAULT" or "ENFORCEMENT ACTION INITIATED" to create panic.
  • Case Numbers: Scam texts have used variations like TX-26-TR-273196, SC-50-TR-273196, and others, often claiming to be from a state's court or toll authority.
  • Legitimate Notification: Government agencies will not send a text message to collect on a toll or parking ticket; they send official, physical mail.
  • Action Needed: If you are worried, check your ticket status through your official local municipal court website or contact the toll authority directly using a verified phone number, not the one in the text.
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