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Court scams

Learn how to spot court-related scams and what you can do to protect yourself.

Court fraud examples

People are reporting many examples of court-related scams. Examples include:

  • Calls from scammers that spoof King County District Court phone numbers
  • Text or email messages that say you must appear in court the next day for unpaid vehicle toll violations, speeding, or other violations
    • These often include a link or a QR code to “Pay Now” or your driver’s license will be cancelled - Do not click links or scan QR codes in unknown messages
  • Fake hearing notices that appear to be from the Court, but are scams.

What to do if you suspect court fraud

  • King County District Court does not send tickets via text or email. Do not click links or scan QR codes in unknown messages.
  • To see if you have a ticket in King County District Court, visit our Case Access Resources webpage.
  • You also can Contact Us with your questions.

For additional information on court and other law-related scams, visit the King County Sheriff's Office Scam Alert webpage.