Watch Out For New Text Scams Targeting Victoria Residents

By now, just about everyone is familiar with scam calls. How many calls have you received from "scam likely?" I feel like a majority of us have learned to co-exist and handle those calls. However, it seems like scammers are starting to trend and use text to initiate scams. Recently, a massive "unpaid toll" scam via text was happening everywhere. In fact, that scam is still happening.

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A new text scam happening in Victoria.

In Victoria and probably elsewhere, a new text scam is occurring. It's a text coming from the "City of Victoria Municipal Court" demanding payment for traffic citations. The City of Victoria has addressed these texts advising residents that they do send text reminders about court. However, they will never "demand immediate payment or use threatening language."

How does the court notify of court dates?

If you have a pending court date, you could be notified by mail, email, and text. The court may also leave voicemails. Read the full press release. 

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The following is an example of what a legit text coming from the City of Victoria will look like.

This is a notice that your appearance date for Citation 1234657 is Friday, 7/18/2025. You may appear anytime on or before this date. If you have any questions on what the options are to handle your citation, contact the Court at 361-485-3050 or by email courtclerk@victoriatx.gov. You may pay by phone at 361-485-3845 or online at https://go.egov.com/7A4wT9F”

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