Yes. Some people are being targeted with bogus text messages for failing to pay a federal ticket. Recipients who have never received a violation notice from federal law enforcement are pressured to click a link to pay a ticket potentially leading to identity theft and fraud. These texts are fraudulent and are not connected with the U.S. Courts.
Please note that if you received a federal ticket and it remains unanswered after your scheduled date in court, a U.S. Marshal may contact you by telephone. The U.S. Marshal will direct you to the U.S. District Court to either appear or pay. You will be directed to pay online via this website or mail a payment directly to the Central Violations Bureau. Persons receiving the bogus text message are advised not to click the link. Recipients should delete the text and report it to their carrier as a scam.
If you have questions about this notice or a federal ticket, please contact the Central Violation Bureau.