The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a deceptive text message scam that impersonates the General Sessions Court. These fraudulent messages often include realistic-looking court documents regarding unpaid traffic fines and pressure recipients to scan a QR code to submit payment under the threat of legal action. Officials emphasize that legitimate courts and law enforcement agencies will never demand payment or use QR codes via text to resolve citations or warrants.

To stay safe, the Sheriff’s Office advises the public to delete these messages immediately without clicking any links, scanning codes, or providing personal information. If you are concerned about a potential citation, you should bypass the text entirely and contact the court directly through a verified, official phone number. Residents are encouraged to share this warning with friends and family to help prevent others from falling victim to the scheme.