Raleigh-Durham Residents Beware: Scam Texts & QR Codes

0:00It's March 25, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Durham News today, your AI-powered local news. Residents in the Raleigh Durham area are getting hit with scam text messages pretending to be from Wake County District Court. These texts claim you have unpaid traffic fines or violations and demand quick payment or court appearance to avoid trouble. Scammers make these messages look real, by including your name, address, and even references to local judges or spots. They often push you to scan a QR code or send sensitive info right away. Officials from the North Carolina Court stressed their real quarter share staff never text or email asking for your social security number, credit, card details, or any payments like money grams or wires. Mark those messages as spam and ignore any links. The best move is to call your local clerk of Superior Court office directly to check if you actually owe anything. No need to respond to the scammers at all. This isn't the only trick around fake QR codes have popped up on Raleigh parking meters

1:03too, so stick to official ways to pay and stay sharp out. There.