It looks official, but upon closer inspection, there are flaws in the email one may re ceive from a scammer. Recently, a scam has been circulating that appears to be from the Texas District Court.
It is for an "official" traf - fic violation summons. It has an issuing officer's name and badge number, a judge's name, a clerk's name, and a case num ber.
The text continues that one has only a few days to settle this outstanding warrant or face arrest, license suspension, vehicle impoundment, a civil suit, wage garnishment and seizure of assets initiated by the court without further notice.
However, it can all go away by immediately visiting a website or replying “G” to reopen this summons. It can then be settled if you make a payment.
There is no Honorable District Judge with the listed name; it does not indicate which district court it is from.
A check with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement shows there is no officer with the given name, and no phone number or address. Scammers want to scare you into immediately responding because the average law-abiding citizen does not want to end up in the calaboose.
Do not open the email or text or respond in any way. You will not be contacted this way for an infraction like this. Contact your local police or sheriff's department and re port it immediately. Remember, if you received this type of notice, others probably have as well.
