Residents of Southern Nevada are being warned about a surge in new scams that aim to steal money and personal information.
Multiple agencies in Clark County have issued alerts regarding these deceptive communications targeting unsuspecting individuals.
The scams in question involve fraudulent text messages and emails impersonating local government departments.
One particularly concerning text message has been reported by numerous residents, purporting to be from the Las Vegas Justice Court.
This message falsely claims that the recipient has an outstanding traffic ticket and missed a payment deadline.
It includes a link urging recipients to settle their debts within 12 hours to avoid further fines or legal action.
However, the Las Vegas Justice Court does not contact the public via text messages about outstanding payments, according to Clark County officials.
A spokesperson for the county confirmed, “The County is recently aware of a text alert stating the recipient has an unpaid ticket. This is a scam.
Please do not click on the link to pay.
The City of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have both issued warnings about this particular ‘smishing’ scam.
To help residents protect themselves, the City of Las Vegas has provided important information about legitimate ticket notifications.
Residents should note that Parking Services will never reach out via text concerning outstanding accounts.
Additionally, legitimate communications about tickets will include a citation number, the date of the citation, and the name of the officer involved.
Another crucial point is that payment for parking tickets cannot be made through third-party services like Cash App.
If you have concerns regarding a ticket notification, the City encourages you to verify by emailing [email protected].
In addition to the text scams, motorists in Nevada are also at risk from a recent email scam connected to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Nevada State Police have received reports from individuals who received emails falsely claiming to be from the DMV on behalf of the Nevada Highway Patrol.
These misleading emails inform recipients that they need to pay an outstanding ticket from the Highway Patrol, threatening additional fines and potential suspension of their driver’s license if they fail to comply.
In their statement, the Nevada Highway Patrol reassured the public, saying, “We will not call, text, or email requesting or threatening that you must pay a fine.
We will also not request that you provide your personal information over the phone, text, or internet.”
As a precaution, residents are advised to remain vigilant and to avoid engaging with any suspicious texts or emails.
Always verify with official channels if you receive unexpected communications regarding outstanding payments.
It is vital to stay informed and protect your financial information in this growing landscape of scams targeting the community.
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