⚠️ Watch out for fake court messages
Some people are getting fake texts, calls, or emails that look like they’re from the court. These are scams. They often say you owe money for a traffic ticket and ask you to pay right away.
⚠️ Do not click links or give personal information.
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How to tell if it’s a scam
The court will never:
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Ask for payment by text, phone, or email
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Ask for your credit card or bank account information by text or email
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Send links to pay tickets by text
Scam messages may:
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Say your case is urgent or late
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Use fake links that look like government websites
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Pretend to be from the DMV or court
What to do if you get a fake message
❌ Don’t click on any links
❌ Don’t reply or call back
❌ Don’t send money or give any personal information
Instead:
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Take a screenshot of the message
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Delete the message
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Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (opens in a new tab)
How to check your traffic ticket
You can safely check your ticket:
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On your local court’s traffic website (opens in a new tab)
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By logging into your court’s traffic case portal
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Or by calling the court directly using a trusted number
Only pay through the official court website or in person at the courthouse.
Where to get help
If you’re not sure if a message is real:
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Contact your local court