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Overdue Ticket Text Scam | How to Spot it

An overdue ticket text scam is a fraudulent message that threatens you with a fine, penalty, or suspension of your license for an unpaid ticket, aiming to steal your money and personal information.

To identify and avoid these scams, be wary of unexpected texts with urgent language, suspicious links, or poor grammar, and never click on the links or provide information directly in the text. Instead, contact the relevant government agency directly to check on any outstanding fines.

🔍 What the Scam Might Look Like

Scammers typically send messages via:

  • Text message (SMS)

  • Email

  • Phone calls

  • Social media messages

Common Phrases in the Scam:

  • “You have an overdue traffic ticket.”

  • “Your payment is past due — pay now to avoid legal action.”

  • “Click here to view your ticket and make payment.”

  • “Your license will be suspended if you do not respond.”

The link they include may look legitimate (e.g. “dmv-pay.com”, “gov-fines.info”) but is actually fake.

🚩 Red Flags

  • ✅ You don’t remember getting a ticket.

  • ✅ The message comes from a random number or email, not a government domain.

  • ✅ It includes urgent language: “Act now,” “Final notice,” “Immediate action required.”

  • ✅ It contains a link that doesn’t go to an official .gov website.

  • ✅ It requests payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, cash apps, or unusual websites.

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✅ How to Check If It’s Legit

  1. Do not click on any links.

  2. Visit your official city/state/county traffic court or DMV website directly.

  3. Call your local courthouse or DMV to ask if you have any unpaid tickets.

  4. If the message came by text, block the number and report it.

🚫 What to Do If You Clicked the Link

  • Don’t provide any personal or payment information.

  • If you did, contact your bank immediately.

  • Run a malware scan on your device.

  • Consider reporting the scam to: