TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 25, 2026—An ongoing fraud scheme targeting motorists is using false documents that appear to be officially issued from Florida courts.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning motorists the scheme consists of counterfeit court notices that falsely claim to originate from Florida county courts and related judicial offices.

These documents assert recipients have outstanding traffic or toll violations and demand immediate payment. The fraudulent notices closely resemble official government correspondence and may include:

• References to Florida statutes and fabricated case numbers
• Threats of license suspension, registration holds or default judgment
• QR codes directing recipients to unauthorized payment portals
• Unsolicited hearing dates or instructions to remit funds immediately

These communications are not issued by any Florida court, clerk’s office or state agency. Official government entities do not request payment through QR codes, third-party links or unverified online platforms.

The FLHSMV will never make contact via text message demanding payment or threatening suspension or arrest.

For anyone receiving a suspicious message:

• Do not click any links.
• Do not share personal or financial information.
• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission and local law enforcement immediately.

FLHSMV news release