The Supreme Court of Nevada is advising employees and the public about a phishing scam involving text messages that falsely claim to come from Las Vegas courts and reference traffic violations.

Officials confirmed the texts are not legitimate and were not sent by any court.

The messages usually mention a traffic ticket and include a link that claims to offer details or a method to address the issue.

The court states these are part of a scam and should not be trusted. "Do not click on any links. Please delete the message immediately," the statement reads.

According to the Supreme Court, the texts may look similar to an example message that has circulated but were not issued by the courts as seen below: 

Text Scam Example - 1

The court offers this guidance to anyone who receives such a message:

  • Do not click any links.

  • Delete the message immediately.

  • If unsure about the authenticity of a message involving a court matter, contact the appropriate court directly.