Press Release:
SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Court Enforcement Notices Circulating
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam involving fraudulent “Final Notice – Court Enforcement Action” letters being distributed to citizens.
These notices are designed to appear as official court documents and may reference the State of Tennessee and courts in Davidson County, Tennessee. The documents often claim the recipient owes money for traffic violations, tolls, or fines and threaten enforcement action if payment is not made immediately.
The scam instructs recipients to scan a QR code or follow payment instructions to resolve the alleged violation.
These notices are NOT legitimate.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes:
- Courts do not demand payment via QR codes
- Official court actions are not initiated through unsolicited notices of this nature
- Law enforcement agencies do not threaten immediate penalties without proper legal process
Citizens are advised to:
- Not scan any QR codes included in suspicious mailings
- Not provide personal or financial information
- Verify any legal claims directly with the appropriate court using official contact information
- Report the incident to local law enforcement
This scam is designed to create urgency and fear in order to obtain money or personal information from victims.
