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Fake traffic violation text scam uses QR codes to steal payment info

2 days ago · Read original ↗

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T1566.002Spearphishing Link
81%
“you join. fake ssa email alert : spot this scam fast what makes this fake court text scam different from last year ' s toll texts you might remember the wave of smishing scams in 2025 that we reported on, which pretended to be from state toll agencies. those texts pushed people t…”
T1566.002Spearphishing Link
77%
“codes. samsung messages ending? what android owners must know how this court impersonation text scam actually works scanning the qr code takes you to an intermediary page with a captcha. that step is intentional. scammers use it to filter out security researchers and automated sc…”
T1657Financial Theft
31%
“fake traffic violation text scam uses qr codes to steal payment info your phone buzzes. a text message pops up saying you have an outstanding traffic violation, and if you scan the attached qr code immediately, you can pay a $ 6. 99 balance and avoid a court appearance. it looks …”
T1566.002Spearphishing Link
31%
“. gov website instead, type the address manually into your browser and look up your actual account status there. if a charge is legitimate, it will show up when you log in through the real site. google search led to a costly scam call 3 ) use strong antivirus software on your dev…”

Summary

Scammers are sending fake court text messages with QR codes to U.S. drivers, demanding payment for traffic violations that never occurred across multiple states.