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Hawaiʻi Judiciary warns of text message scam over fake traffic citations
- The Hawaii State Judiciary warned the public about scam texts threatening drivers with fake traffic citations and penalties in 2025.
- Fraudulent text messages impersonating the DMV threaten recipients with suspension of driving privileges and credit harm unless payment is made for alleged unpaid traffic fines.
- The Judiciary clarified it only communicates unpaid citations via U.S. mail and does not initiate texts unless first contacted by the individual.
- Residents unsure about citation status can verify by searching eCourt Kokua, the Judiciary's public online case system using their name or license plate.
- This scam is part of a wider U.S. wave where cybercriminals send mass phishing texts exploiting urgent threats to steal payment information.
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