Don’t Fall For This Florida Traffic Ticket Scam
The Ticket Clinic has built a reputation by protecting motorists. This time we’re alerting our clients about a Traffic Ticket scam hitting mailboxes in South Florida during the holiday season. Recently the Florida DMW issued a a news release that a company is sending ,emails pretending to the DHSMV and seeking payment for a fake traffic ticket.
An example of one of the fake traffic citations sent to a Florida motorist and requesting payment. (Provided)
Above is an example of one of the fake traffic citations sent to a Florida motorist and requesting payment.
Motorists should note the following, the state said:
- • The state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and county Clerks of Court do not send citations via email or require payment of citations via email.
- • Traffic ticket numbers always are composed of seven alpha-numeric digits, while the fake citation numbers are six digits. As always, call 1-800-CITATION with any questions you have about traffic tickets and citations.
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