Las Vegas Police Warn of Text, Email Scams Involving Traffic Fines

Are texts about toll payments scams?

Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an outstanding toll and submitting payment.

Pa. courts warn about traffic ticket message scam

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts has received reports about a text message scam that mimics a genuine message from the courts and/or Unified Judicial System website.

Clark County warns of scam asking for traffic ticket payment

A spokesperson for the county said the Las Vegas Justice Court does not request payment over text.

Las Vegas police warn of text, email scams involving traffic fines

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Have you received a message claiming you owe a traffic fine to "Las Vegas Courts?" Metro police said that text is a phishing scam. The text message will say that records show the receiver has an outstanding traffic ticket and missed the payment deadline. The text also includes a link to click on to "pay" the fake fine. Clark County does not solicit payments from the public using text messages. Screenshot of a phishing scam pr…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warns of text scam - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A text message scam, impersonating state agencies, is active in Kentucky. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the fraudulent text messages include a link that is similar to state government website addresses. According to a release, the scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets. The messages say that a “DMV violation” will be reported and “driving privileges will be suspended if payment is not sent. KYTC does n…