Fake Government Violation Notice Scam

Scammers send official-looking letters, emails, or texts claiming you owe money for a traffic ticket, overdue fine, or other government violation. These notices use threats like extra fees, court action, or license suspension to scare you into paying quickly—usually through a scam website or QR code. The goal is to steal your money and personal information by pretending to be a trusted government agency.

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Primary example

How this scam works

  1. 1

    Step 1: You receive a letter, email, or text that looks like it’s from a government office or court. It says you have an overdue ticket or unpaid fine and demands immediate payment.

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    Step 2: The notice pressures you to pay using a provided QR code, website, or phone number. If you pay, your money and details go straight to the scammers—there is no real violation or case.

✓ Do this

  • Always contact the government office or agency directly using a phone number or website you find on your own to confirm if a notice is real.

✗ Avoid this

  • Never scan QR codes, click links, or call numbers in unexpected violation notices without verifying their authenticity.

Quick tip: Verify independently

Don’t call numbers or click links in unexpected messages. Go directly to the company’s official site or app and contact support from there.

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