Scams

Traffic Ticket Scam

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as been made aware that scammers are sending text messages posing as the Department claiming the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and threatens to suspend their driver license and vehicle registration if payment is not made immediately through a fraudulent link. FLHSMV will never contact you via text message demanding payment or threatening suspension or arrest. Never click on unsolicited links or emails from an unknown source.

Unpaid Toll Scam

Consumers have reported receiving texts and e-mails claiming to be from a tolling agency (such as Sunpass or E-Pass) that urge recipients to settle outstanding toll amounts or risk a late fee if the unpaid toll balance does not get settled immediately. The text also supplies a fraudulent link that recipients are asked to click to pay the bill. Never click on links from unsolicited emails or text messages. Always confirm the information by contacting the entity directly.

Fake Invoices from Bradenton City Government

Consumer have reported an email scam targeting applicants in the City of Bradenton, Florida - Government permitting system. The scammers are impersonating City staff, claiming extra payments are required and demanding wire transfers for permit payments. The City will never request payments. Applicants must pay invoices through the city's permitting software. If you receive a suspicious email, do not respond or send money. Verify any requests by contacting the City of Bradenton Planning & Community Development Department at 941-932-9414.

Jury Summons Scam

Consumers have reported that scammers are impersonating jury summons and claiming the call recipient failed to appear in court, convincing the call recipient to then call a fraudulent 1-800 number to pay a fee to resolve it. Never give out personal or financial information over the phone and always verify the request by contacting the agency or department directly.

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