04/21/2026
🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
Please read and share to protect others in our community.
We have received reports of fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Iowa District Court regarding unpaid traffic violations.
⚠️ What the message looks like:
Claims you have a court date for a traffic violation
Lists fake case numbers, officers, and court staff
Pressures you to act quickly
Includes a suspicious payment link
Asks you to reply “Y” or click a link
🚫 This is a scam.
Law enforcement and the courts will NOT:
Text you demanding payment
Ask you to click unknown links
Request personal information by text
🔍 Red flags in this scam:
Unknown or international phone number
Urgent language like “Do not ignore”
Fake or misspelled website links
Requests for immediate action
✅ What you should do:
Do NOT click the link
Do NOT reply to the message
Delete the text
Report it as spam on your phone
📞 If you are unsure, contact your local court directly using official contact information. Do not use the number or link in the message.
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