Got a Fake Missouri Ticket Text? Here’s What to Do

I'm so glad that I just received a text from scammers claiming that I have an unpaid violation and am about to go to jail because now I can show you what it looks like and how to avoid being taken.

As soon as my phone dinged, I figured it was a scam because I rarely text and was not expecting a message from anyone. This is the infamous fake moving violation text that's been victimizing many in Missouri. Here's what mine looked like directly from my phone.

But wait, there's more. If you scroll down, you'll see the faker continues with the threats of all the bad things that will happen to me.

What should you do if you get this fake Missouri moving violation text?

Do NOT reply to the message and whatever you do, do NOT click that link. That will take you to a phishing site that will ask for even more personal information likely including your debit card number or bank account. But, be aware that you might also be in trouble even if you don't provide any information. Some sites like the ones used by these vile reprobates have viruses that can infect your device with malware that can track sites you go to like your bank account, for example.