Missouri courts are warning the public about a scam involving fake text messages claiming recipients have unpaid traffic tickets. The messages aim to trick people into clicking on links that could expose their devices to malware. Court officials emphasize that Missouri courts do not contact individuals via text message for traffic citations, and the information in the messages is fake. Missourians are advised to use the official Case.net system or the state’s Plead and Pay system to verify legitimate traffic cases. If a ticket is not in Case.net, individuals should contact the local prosecutor’s office. The court system urges recipients of these fraudulent texts not to click on the links and to report the messages to local law enforcement.