Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Courts are warning Tennesseans about a text and email phishing scam that references an outstanding parking violation/toll violation and appears to be from the Tennessee Supreme Court.
The message includes a link and/or QR code that leads to a fake website.
“We want everyone know that these text messages and emails are not coming from the Tennessee Supreme Court,” said Chief Justice Jeff Bivins. “Please know that our state courts do not send text messages or emails out regarding past due tickets. This is a scam.”
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation recommends taking the following steps if you receive one of these scam messages:
- Ignore it. Do not respond to the message, click any links, or scan the QR code.
- Report it here: Home Page - Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Delete it.
Phishing scams are fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information—such as login credentials, credit card numbers, or personal data—by masquerading as trustworthy entities via email, text, or phone calls. These scams often create a false sense of urgency, urging victims to click malicious links or open infected attachments.
Learn more about these types of scams and how to protect yourself here: Scams, Schemes & Swindles.
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