Scam Alert: The general public has been receiving varied notifications as a mean of alerting them that they have failed to pay for toll violations, parking tickets, or other citations.
Below is another example of the type of notification that has been delivered.
These messages often include:
• Claims that a payment is overdue
• Threats of license suspension, warrants, or court penalties
• Fake case numbers, made‑up court dates, or fabricated judicial information
• QR codes or links directing recipients to make immediate payment
The example circulating in the community resembles an “official” notice from a local court, complete with:
• A false case number
• A fabricated violation such as “Failure to Pay Toll”
• A fake hearing date and address
• A QR code labeled “Scan to pay”
• Misuse of seals, signatures, or court titles
Important reminders:
• Georgia courts do not send unexpected text messages demanding payment.
• Courts never require payment by QR code or text link.
• Official notices will not threaten you into paying immediately to avoid arrest.
• If you receive any unsolicited message requesting payment, do not click any links or scan any QR codes.
What to do if you receive a suspicious notice or text:
• Do not respond, click links, or scan QR codes.
• Take a screenshot of the message.
• Contact the relevant court directly using the phone number from the official government website — not the number in the message.
• Report the scam to your local law enforcement agency.
