FLHSMV Warns Motorists of New Scam Alert

Summary

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning residents about a scam involving fake court notices claiming unpaid traffic or toll violations. These fraudulent messages demand immediate payment and may include QR codes or threats, but officials stress they are not legitimate and should be reported.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning motorists of an ongoing fraudulent scheme involving counterfeit court notices that falsely claim to originate from Florida county courts and related judicial offices. These documents assert that recipients have outstanding traffic or toll violations and demand immediate payment.

The fraudulent notices closely resemble official government correspondence and may include:

• References to Florida Statutes and fabricated case numbers
• Threats of license suspension, registration holds, or default judgment
• QR codes directing recipients to unauthorized payment portals
• Unsolicited “hearing dates” or instructions to remit funds immediately

These communications are not issued by any Florida court, clerk’s office, or state agency. Residents are reminded that official government entities do not request payment through QR codes, third‑party links, or unverified online platforms.

REMEMBER: FLHSMV will never contact you via text message demanding payment or threatening suspension or arrest.

If you receive a suspicious message:

• Do not click any links.
• Do not share personal or financial information.
• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission and local law enforcement immediately.

Key Points

• Fake notices for traffic/toll violations
• Include threats and QR code payment links
• Not from any Florida agency
• Do not click links or send info
• Report to FTC and law enforcement