This is a version of Fake Government Violation Notice Scam.
Fake New York Traffic Ticket Court Notice with QR Code
This variation is sent by email and includes a convincing court notice claiming you owe money for a New York traffic violation. It uses an official-looking design, threatens legal action, and urges immediate payment. The message includes a QR code and a suspicious payment link, and it provides a callback number that connects directly to scammers.
What’s different in this version
These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.
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Delivered via email to reach more potential victims quickly.
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Uses a QR code and a suspicious web link (https://ek.anoreksi.com/public/X11psz) to direct users to a fake payment page.
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Provides a callback phone number (+1 (326) 239-6671) that puts victims in direct contact with scammers.
How this scam works
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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.