Fairfax County court putting residents on high alert for phony text

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Fairfax County court system is warning people on Tuesday about a fake mass text that went to what they describe as “a significant amount of people.”

The message went out “on or about” the morning of March 3, 2026, and claims to be a “Notice of Hearing — Toll Violation.”

The message carries many of the hallmarks of a scam, beginning with its sense of urgency — the deadline for payment or court appearance is the next day, or risk a penalty…

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