Las Vegas, NV – Authorities in Las Vegas and Clark County are alerting residents about a new texting scam that informs recipients of a supposed missed payment for a traffic ticket. Many residents have reported receiving these messages, which falsely claim that they have been referred to collections.
The fraudulent texts urge recipients to act quickly, demanding that they resolve the issue within 12 hours and providing a link purportedly for making a payment. However, both the county and city officials have clarified that they do not send payment soliciting texts to the public.
A statement issued by Clark County emphasizes that this alert is indeed a scam. “The County, which includes the Las Vegas Justice Court, does not solicit payments from the public through text messages. Please do not click on the link to pay,” the statement read.
To help individuals identify legitimate parking tickets, authorities have provided several tips:
– Parking Services will not contact individuals via text regarding unpaid accounts.
– Authentic citations will include a citation number, date, and the officer’s name.
– Payments for parking tickets cannot be made through Cash App.
Residents with concerns are encouraged to contact the city’s parking team directly at parkingticket@lasvegasnevada.gov.
This incident highlights the need for vigilance against scams that exploit people’s fears regarding legal obligations. By remaining informed and cautious, residents can protect themselves from fraudulent activities.