03/17/2026
Over the past week, we have received calls from several people who have received "text messages" from an out of the area phone number telling them they need to pay an unpaid citation to avoid getting their licenses suspended.
-The Michigan Secretary of State WILL NOT text you in reference to an unpaid ticket. Think back, Did you get a ticket and give an officer you phone number? Probably not.
-DO NOT click on the link to pay online. This link will most likely harvest your personal information and banking information for FRAUDULENT purposes.
-If you may have an unpaid ticket that you need to take care of and are concerned, please contact the district court in the jurisdiction where you received the citation to take care of it.
- And as always, NEVER go buy gift cards to pay any kind of "debt" someone is trying to get you to pay over the phone. That is a sure sign of a scam.
If you are unsure, always play it safe and contact your local authorities with any questions.