State officials are warning residents about a text-message scam involving fake traffic violations.
The message is designed to look like an official document from Wake County District Court — it even includes a North Carolina seal. It claims the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and must pay a fine to avoid penalties.
The North Carolina Judicial Branch says this message is fraudulent. Court staff and sheriff’s offices do not contact people by text or email to request Social Security numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind…