{"id":388626,"date":"2026-04-07T14:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=388626"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:07:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:07:13","slug":"beware-the-fake-judge-robert-sullivan-court-notice-text-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/beware-the-fake-judge-robert-sullivan-court-notice-text-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Beware the FAKE Judge Robert Sullivan Court Notice Text Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You receive a text claiming you have a <strong>court enforcement notice<\/strong> tied to a traffic violation. It includes a case number, a court name, and is signed by <strong>Judge Robert Sullivan<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad322319710\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looks official. It feels serious. <strong>It is a scam.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388621\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-1-1.jpg 505w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-1-1-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad4157070459\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Judge Robert Sullivan Court Notice scam<\/strong> is part of a widespread phishing campaign where scammers impersonate courts and legal authorities to trick people into paying fake fines or revealing personal and financial information.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3827159536\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These messages often appear as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Text messages with attached \u201ccourt documents\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to fake case portals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QR codes labeled as payment options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The notice is usually formatted like a real legal document and may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A state name such as Kansas, Indiana, or Georgia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A court name like \u201cDistrict Court\u201d or \u201cTraffic Division\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A case number such as <strong>KS-26-TR-273196<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A judge name, often <strong>Michael Rodriguez<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A violation like toll evasion, parking, or speeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hearing date and location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A QR code or link to \u201cpay immediately\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The key deception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scam works by mixing <strong>real-looking structure with fake details<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1329007323\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The courts may be real<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The formatting looks official<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The language sounds legal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the notice itself is fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One major red flag is the repeated use of the same judge name across different states. The same \u201cJudge Robert Sullivan\u201d appears in multiple scam versions, which is not how real court systems operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-30-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388610\" style=\"width:469px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-30-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-30-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-30.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this scam is effective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scam relies on three psychological triggers:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad532456152\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authority<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a judge\u2019s name and court formatting makes the message feel legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urgency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message often includes phrases like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cFinal notice\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cImmediate action required\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cEnforcement action initiated\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fear<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It threatens consequences such as:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1611714699\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>License suspension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional fines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These elements push people to act quickly without verifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common red flags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for these warning signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unexpected court notice by text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QR code or link for payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure to act immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generic or vague violation details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reused case numbers across different states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The same judge name appearing in multiple locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real courts do not operate this way.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2922991626\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3364317649\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Mass texting campaign<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers send thousands of messages at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They do not know if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have a violation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>live in that state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>owe any money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They rely on volume.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad883236688\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: The message builds credibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Court names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judge names<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates instant trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Urgency is introduced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message quickly escalates with threats like:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2325495783\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cFinal notice\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cFailure to act will result in penalties\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cImmediate enforcement\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how the text looks: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STATE OF KANSAS<\/strong><br \/><strong>IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF JOHNSON COUNTY<\/strong><br \/><strong>TRAFFIC DIVISION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CASE NO.: KS-26-TR-273196<\/strong><br \/><strong>Judge: Michael Rodriguez<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FINAL NOTICE \u2014 COURT ENFORCEMENT ACTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This notice constitutes your final official notification regarding an outstanding traffic violation involving your registered vehicle within the State of Kansas. All prior notices and compliance deadlines have expired. This matter is now under active court enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Violation:<\/strong><br \/>Failure to Pay Electronic Toll \/ Toll Evasion<br \/>Parking Violation<br \/>Speeding Violation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Authority:<\/strong><br \/>K.S.A. \u00a7 8-1528<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related Authority:<\/strong><br \/>K.S.A. \u00a7 8-2110<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED<\/strong><br \/>You must take one of the following actions without delay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remit full payment of all outstanding tolls, fines, civil penalties, administrative fees, and court costs; OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appear before the Court at the scheduled hearing to address this matter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FAILURE TO ACT OR APPEAR WILL RESULT IN:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entry of a final default judgment without further notice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imposition of maximum statutory penalties, late fees, and court costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral of the debt to a licensed collections agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspension of your Kansas driver\u2019s license and\/or vehicle registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issuance of a Court Order to Show Cause and potential contempt proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible adverse impact to your credit profile associated with your Social Security Number (SSN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional enforcement actions as permitted under Kansas law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No further notice will be provided. Enforcement will proceed without delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scan the QR code<\/strong><br \/>to settle your unpaid balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COURT HEARING INFORMATION<\/strong><br \/>Date: April 6, 2026<br \/>Time: 9:00 AM<br \/>Location: Johnson County District Court<br \/>Traffic Division<br \/>150 West Santa Fe Street<br \/>Olathe, KS 66061<br \/>(913) 715-3000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: You are pushed to act<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message gives a solution:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad308794204\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scan a QR code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click a link<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay now<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the trap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-31.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-387700\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7095430406716061;width:532px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-31.png 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-31-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: You are redirected to a fake website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site may look official and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Case details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government-style design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it is controlled by scammers.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad460878209\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Your data is collected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site asks for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit card details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the real objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Fraud follows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2015305600\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After entering your information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your card may be used for unauthorized charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your data may be sold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may receive more scam attempts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impact can continue long after the initial interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1344302589\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Have Fallen Victim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Contact your bank immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report your card as compromised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block suspicious transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Review your transactions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unknown charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small test payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurring subscriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Report anything suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enable alerts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn on notifications for all transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Stop interacting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not reply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not click again<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not scan the QR code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Save evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take screenshots of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The link or QR code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Verify through official channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are concerned:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go directly to official court or DMV websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use links from the message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Report the scam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mark the message as spam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block the sender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward it to <strong>7726 (SPAM)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad185085592\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Judge Robert Sullivan Court Notice scam texts<\/strong> are not real legal notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are phishing attempts designed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>create fear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>force quick action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>steal your personal and financial information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you receive one of these messages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not click<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not panic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always verify directly through official government sources. That one habit can protect you from scams like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad998196665\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is this Kansas court notice real?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. This type of message is part of a scam campaign that uses fake court notices, QR codes, and pressure tactics to trick people into paying fake fines or giving up personal and card information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does the message look so official?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers copy court-style formatting, legal wording, case numbers, and judge names to make the notice feel legitimate. The professional appearance is part of the scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is \u201cJudge Robert Sullivan\u201d real in these texts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same judge name appears across multiple scam versions in different states, which is a major red flag. That pattern strongly suggests the notices are fake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the goal of the scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to make you scan the QR code or click a link, then enter personal details and credit card information on a fake payment site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does it mention real laws like K.S.A. sections?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scammers often include real legal citations to make the notice look more believable. A real statute number does not make the notice legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if I scan the QR code?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be taken to a fake payment website that asks for your name, address, phone number, email, and card details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the payment amount usually small in these scams?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small amounts make people less suspicious and more likely to pay quickly. The real target is your financial and personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I scanned the code but did not enter anything. Am I still at risk?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your risk is much lower if you did not submit any information. Close the page, do not return, and watch for follow-up scam texts or calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I entered my card details. What should I do right away?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call your card issuer immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report that your card details were entered on a fraudulent site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze or replace the card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review recent transactions and dispute anything suspicious<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on real-time transaction alerts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I replace my card even if I do not see fraud yet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Stolen card details are often used later or sold to other criminals. Replacing the card quickly is the safest move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can a real court demand payment by QR code in a random text?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A surprise text with a QR code demanding immediate payment is a major red flag. Court matters should be verified through official court websites or phone numbers you look up yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I verify whether I really owe anything?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not use the QR code, link, or phone number from the message. Go directly to the official court or DMV website by typing it yourself, then verify through official contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I report the scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mark the message as spam or junk in your messaging app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Block the sender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forward it to <strong>7726 (SPAM)<\/strong> if your carrier supports it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep screenshots as evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You receive a text claiming you have a court enforcement notice tied to a traffic violation. 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