Scammers are sending fake "Notice of Default" texts impersonating state courts that include an image with a QR code leading to a phishing site demanding a $6.99 payment while harvesting personal and financial information. The campaign targets residents across multiple states and uses intermediary sites and CAPTCHAs to evade detection; state agencies say they do not request payments or personal data via text. #NewYorkDMV #CriminalCourtNY

Fake court notices via text are stealing driver data using QR codes. Learn how this phishing scam works and how to protect yourself from smishing attacks.

Officials in Newark are warning residents about a nationwide texting scam that falsely claims recipients owe money for traffic, parking, or toll… The post Americans Warned of Nationwide Text Scam: ‘These Notices May Look Official’ appeared first on Shine My Crown.