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Scam Alert: Fradulent “Court Enforcement Note” Circulating

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The Washing County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a fraudulent notice currently being shared via text, email, and mail that claims to be from the State of Nebraska / Douglas County Court – Traffic Division.

These notices may look official and include alarming language such as:

  • “Final Enforcement Notice”
  • “Court-Ordered Compliance Required”
  • Threats of license suspension, fines, or legal action
  • A QR code or link to make immediate payment

This notice is a SCAM.

How to Spot the Scam

  • Requests for immediate payment via QR code or online link
  • Threats of urgent legal consequences without proper court process
  • Generic or inconsistent case details
  • Messages sent via unsolicited text or email
  • Pressure to act quickly without verification

What You Should NOT Do

  • Do not scan QR codes or click any links
  • Do not provide personal or financial information
  • Do not send payment

What You SHOULD Do

  • Delete the message or discard the notice
  • If you’re concerned about a legitimate citation, contact the court directly using official contact information
  • Report the scam to local authorities

Questions or Need Help?

If you have questions or believe you may have received a fraudulent notice, please contact:

Washington County Sheriff’s Office
📞 402.426.6866

SCAM Alert

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We’ve had messages from citizens who received a call from someone claiming to be a Washington County Sheriff/Sgt. The callers are claiming someone has a warrant or court date and to avoid this they have to go get gift cards (specifically Walgreens?).

  1. First, we DO NOT call you if you have a warrant or pending court date and ask for gift cards to get out of it.
  2. Second, gift cards are not an acceptable way to pay any fines or fees in the judicial system.
  3. THIRD, this is NOT ACTUALLY OUR EMPLOYEES CALLING YOU. Feel free to give them your favorite snarky remark and check in with us.

Stay safe and if you have a question on a call you receive call Washington County dispatch at (402) 426-6866 on the non-emergency line.