City of Savannah warns residents about fake traffic citation text scam

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Savannah is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the court system regarding unpaid traffic citations.

City officials say multiple people have reported receiving texts demanding payment for alleged traffic violations and directing recipients to submit money through outside websites.

Officials say the messages are fraudulent.

According to the City, Savannah Recorder’s Court does not send text messages requesting payment for traffic citations and does not collect payments through unofficial websites.

Residents are urged not to click on any links or provide personal or financial information in response to unsolicited messages.

The City also advises residents not to submit payments through websites included in suspicious texts and to verify any citation or court-related issue directly through official City of Savannah channels.

Anyone who receives one of the messages is encouraged to report it to local law enforcement and delete it immediately.

City officials say they remain committed to protecting residents and encourage the public to stay alert for scams of this nature.

What Residents Should Know:

• Savannah Recorder’s Court does not request traffic citation payments by text message
• Do not click links in unsolicited texts
• Do not provide personal or financial information
• Verify citations directly through official City channels
• Report scam messages to law enforcement and delete them