SCAM ALERT: Scammers Claiming to be Court System Target Arkansans Via Text with Fake Traffic Citations

Scammers Are Impersonating Arkansas Courts with Fake Traffic Citations

Arkansans have reported receiving text messages from senders claiming to be an Arkansas court regarding an alleged unpaid traffic citation. The message includes a case number, judge name, and a deadline to respond, and it directs recipients to click a link to resolve the matter or make a payment.

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What Arkansans Should Know

Arkansas courts will not send unsolicited text messages demanding payment or directing you to click a link to resolve a citation. Scammers use official-sounding language, fake case details, and threats of penalties—such as license suspension or fines—to pressure victims into acting quickly.

What Arkansans Should and Shouldn’t Do

• Do not click on any links in the message.
• Do not reply to the text.
• Report the message as junk and delete it.
• If you are concerned about a possible citation, contact your local court directly using a verified phone number or official website.
• You can report the scam to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.

For more information, please contact the Office of Attorney General at (501) 682-2007 or oag@arkansasag.gov, or visit the website www.ArkansasAG.gov.