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- Fraudulent text messages request payment via external websites; recipients are warned these solicitations are not legitimate.
- City of Savannah Recorder’s Court does not send payment-requesting texts or solicit payments through unofficial websites.
- Do not click links, provide personal or financial information, or submit payment via unsolicited sites; verify citations through official City channels.
- Report messages to local law enforcement, delete them immediately, and contact the Savannah Recorder’s Court via official City resources.
City of Savannah Issues Scam Alert Regarding Fraudulent Traffic Citation Text Messages
SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is alerting residents to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the court system regarding unpaid traffic citations.
The City has received multiple reports from members of the public who have received text messages requesting payment for alleged traffic violations. These messages direct recipients to submit payment through an external website.
This is a scam.
The City of Savannah Recorder’s Court does not send text messages requesting payment for traffic citations, nor does it solicit payments through unofficial websites.
Residents are urged to take the following precautions:
- Do not click on any links or provide personal or financial information in response to these messages.
- Do not submit payment through any website provided in unsolicited texts.
- Verify any citation or court-related matter directly through official City of Savannah channels.
Anyone who receives one of these messages is encouraged to report it to local law enforcement and delete it immediately.
The City of Savannah remains committed to protecting residents and encourages the public to stay vigilant against scams of this nature. For questions or to verify court information, please contact the Savannah Recorder’s Court directly through official City resources.
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