04/01/2026
🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
The Heard County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of a fraudulent traffic/court notice scam currently circulating.
Citizens may receive what appears to be an official court document claiming to be from the State of Georgia, Fulton County State Court, or another government agency regarding an alleged traffic violation, unpaid toll, parking citation, or court default judgment. These notices may include:
• Threats of immediate legal action
• Claims that your driver’s license or vehicle registration will be suspended
• Demands for immediate payment
• QR codes directing you to pay online
• Warnings involving collections, credit damage, or Social Security information
⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM.
The Heard County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to NOT scan the QR code, click any links, call suspicious numbers listed on the document, or send payment.
Important Reminders:
• Legitimate courts and law enforcement agencies do not demand immediate payment through QR codes or suspicious notices.
• Official court matters should always be verified directly through the clerk of court or the appropriate court’s official website or publicly listed phone number.
• Scammers often create documents that look very convincing by using official seals, case numbers, judge names, and legal code references.
What You Should Do:
✅ Do not respond to the notice
✅ Do not send money or provide personal information
✅ Verify any citation or court case through official government channels
If you receive one of these notices, you do NOT have to make a police report.
Please share this warning with family, friends, and elderly loved ones. Scammers rely on fear and urgency to trick people into paying money they do not owe.
Heard County Sheriff’s Office
Protecting and Serving Our Community