Attorney General Jeff Jackson warned on May 8 that scammers are sending fraudulent text messages to North Carolina residents, falsely claiming unpaid traffic citations and demanding immediate payment. These texts often threaten suspension of driver’s licenses or cancellation of vehicle registrations if recipients do not comply.
The alert is intended to protect consumers from falling victim to these schemes. State officials say the messages are designed to create a sense of urgency and pressure people into making quick payments without verifying the claims.
“This scam is not new, and we’re seeing criminals continue to use it to take advantage of North Carolinians,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “If you get this text, delete it and block the sender. State agencies will never text you and demand payment.”
Jackson heads the North Carolina State Executive Attorney General as attorney general, according to the official website. The office provides services including legal representation, criminal prosecution support, and consumer protection for all residents across the state, according to the official website.
The North Carolina State Executive Attorney General acts as a government entity authorized to handle legal and regulatory matters on behalf of North Carolina, exercises authority in representing state agencies in court, prosecuting criminal appeals, preventing crime, assisting law enforcement, protecting consumers and defending state residents’ rights throughout North Carolina according to the official website.
Officials urge anyone who receives such a message not to respond or provide any personal information but instead delete it immediately.
