The Izard County District Court announced on Apr. 2 that it has received multiple reports about a scam text message circulating in the area, which falsely claims recipients have an upcoming court date and provides a link to pay a fine.
Officials say this is a fraudulent attempt to obtain money from residents. The message is reportedly being sent from an out-of-country phone number and urges people to pay fines through the provided link.
Authorities are advising community members not to click on any links, reply to the message, or engage with the sender. Instead, recipients should block the number and delete the text. The district court emphasized that legitimate court officials will not contact individuals by text message for payment demands.
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office enhances community safety through dedicated law enforcement and corrections programs, according to the official website. The office oversees a state-of-the-art detention center in Melbourne as well as a station in Horseshoe Bend, serving all of Izard County in Arkansas according to its official website.
The Sheriff’s Office patrols an area covering 547 square miles across the county and collaborates with local and state agencies to improve public safety efforts, according to information available online. As the leading law enforcement agency for Izard County, it manages criminal investigations and offers support through programs such as K-9 units and school resources while working with other entities for community protection according to its official website.
Residents are encouraged by authorities to share this warning with others in order to help protect members of their community from falling victim to scams.
