What do traffic violation scam texts say?

They pose as court notices for unpaid fines, often $6.99, with a QR code to 'pay now'—pure phishing bait.

How to report QR code phishing texts?

Forward to 7726 (SPAM), report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and notify your carrier.

Yes, hitting multiple states; delete, don't scan, and verify fines directly via official court sites.

Your phone buzzes. A text from 'court services' screams unpaid traffic fine. Scan the QR? Kiss your bank details goodbye.

Threat Digest Apr 07, 2026 3 min read

Scammers use fake court texts with QR codes to steal data via tiny $6.99 'fines'. 𝕏
QR codes evade filters better than links—scan at your peril. 𝕏
Report to FTC and carriers; verify fines officially, never via text. 𝕏

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Originally reported by Bleeping Computer