Mooresville, IN – Police in central Indiana are warning residents about an alleged scam making the rounds this week after a fake toll violation notice surfaced online that appeared to resemble an official court document.
According to the Mooresville Metropolitan Police Department, scammers are allegedly sending text messages claiming recipients have received a “Notice of Infraction Hearing” tied to an unpaid toll violation. Police said the message appears authentic at first glance, but research determined the notice is false.
The department warned residents Sunday not to scan any QR code included in the message and to disregard the text entirely. In a public post, police said scammers have been “extremely active this week” and stressed that recipients should avoid interacting with the fraudulent notice.
An image shared by the department shows a document labeled as a State of Indiana court notice connected to Marion Superior Court and an alleged toll violation. The notice includes a QR code, a hearing date, and a signature line, but police indicated the document is not legitimate.
Authorities did not say how many people may have received the messages or whether any victims have allegedly lost money. Still, officials urged the public to be cautious when receiving unexpected texts involving court action, fines, or payment demands.
Residents are encouraged to verify any suspected violation directly through official state or local government channels rather than using links or QR codes sent by text message. Anyone who receives the message should delete it and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
Police continue urging the public to remain alert as scammers repeatedly use urgent language and official-looking documents to pressure people into making payments.
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