Maine courts warn of traffic fine scam texts

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 185

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Maine’s Judicial Branch is warning residents of a new scam demanding payments for unpaid traffic violations.

The texts include an image of a “final enforcement notice” and demand payment for unpaid traffic violations, including failure to pay tolls, speeding tickets and parking violations.

The courts do not send enforcement notices or payment demands by text. If residents receive such a text, officials urge them to not click on any links or scan any QR codes …

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