Beware of Fake Colorado Traffic Violation Texts Demanding Immediate Payment

Description: Received a “Colorado Civil Traffic Notice” by text? It may be a phishing scam designed to steal your money and personal information. Learn how to spot fake traffic ticket texts, avoid malicious links, and protect yourself from DMV and court impersonation scams.

SCAM ALERT: “Colorado Civil Traffic Notice” Texts 

If you receive a text claiming you have an unpaid traffic violation with threats like:

❌ license suspension

❌ arrest warrants

❌ added legal fees

❌ “pay immediately” links

…STOP. It’s likely a phishing scam.

Here’s how to spot it:

🔹 Suspicious payment links

🔹 Pressure to act immediately

🔹 Generic court language

🔹 Random case numbers/judges

🔹 Text messages pretending to be government agencies

Real courts and DMVs typically do NOT demand payment by text message or direct you to sketchy links.

What to do instead:

✅ Don’t click the link

✅ Don’t enter personal/payment info

✅ Verify directly through your state DMV or court website

✅ Report the message as spam/phishing

✅ Warn friends and family — especially older adults

Scammers rely on fear and urgency. Stay skeptical, stay safe. 

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