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.
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.
If you receive this scam via text, do not respond and do not click any of the links. Tap the “Report Junk” option. You can report the scam to the FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. https://tinyurl.com/37yme7t8