Liberty, MO – A surge of scam text messages is targeting drivers across Clay County, falsely claiming unpaid traffic tickets and threatening license suspension if payment isn’t made immediately.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the messages impersonate the Missouri Department of Revenue and include fake citation numbers, violation details, and links to fraudulent payment websites. Officials say the texts are designed to create urgency and trick recipients into sharing personal or financial information.
The scam warns of penalties such as license suspension, late fees, and collections, but authorities stress these claims are not legitimate. The Missouri Department of Revenue does not issue citations or collect payments through unsolicited text messages.
Residents across the Kansas City metro area may receive similar messages as the scam spreads. Law enforcement urges anyone who gets the text to avoid clicking links, not reply, and delete the message immediately. Reporting the number as spam through your phone carrier can help block future attempts.
Officials warn these scams can evolve quickly, and additional alerts may be issued if activity increases in the region.
