Security Alert

Fake “Kansas Superior Court” Traffic Ticket Texts Are a Scam

2 min read May 1, 2026

I received one of these myself. It looks official, threatens court consequences, and sends you to a fake payment link. Do not click it.

I received one of these scam texts myself, and it is exactly the kind of message that can make a person stop and worry for a second.

The text I received claimed to be from “Kansas Superior Court” about an outstanding traffic citation. It included a citation number, a case number, the names of a judge and clerk, a deadline, and a link to a “court portal.”

It is a scam.

Even though this version says Kansas, this same scam can be changed to target people in any state. A scammer can swap in the name of your state, county, court, DMV, toll agency, or police department to make the message feel local and believable.

Warning Signs

  • It came from an international phone number beginning with +63.
  • Courts do not usually send official legal notices this way.
  • The message creates urgency and threatens penalties if you do not act quickly.
  • The link goes to a suspicious non-government website, not an official court website.
  • It asks you to reply and then visit the link, which is a common phishing tactic.

The goal is to scare you into clicking the link, entering personal information, or paying a fake fine.

What the Scam Text Looks Like

Redacted screenshot of fake Kansas Superior Court traffic summons text with suspicious link
Screenshot 1: The fake court notice uses official-sounding language, case numbers, and a suspicious link.
Redacted screenshot of fake court text threatening license suspension late fees and collections
Screenshot 2: The scam tries to create panic by threatening court consequences, license suspension, late fees, and collections.

What to Do

  • Do not click the link.
  • Do not reply to the message.
  • Do not enter your name, driver’s license number, credit card number, or any other personal information.
  • Delete the text.

If you are worried there might really be a ticket or court issue, look up the court or agency yourself using an official website or a phone number you already trust. Do not use the link or phone number from the text message.

The Kansas Attorney General has warned about fake traffic violation notices being sent by text and email. Their warning is simple: courts do not serve legal documents by text message.

Source: Kansas Attorney General consumer alert