Clark County Courts Warn of New Scam Messages Over Unpaid Parking Tickets

Scammers are targeting Las Vegas residents with threats of arrest warrants and legal consequences if they don't pay for alleged parking violations.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled parking ticket stub, its textured surface and dramatic shadows creating a stark, gritty visual that conceptually represents the investigative nature of this scam targeting Las Vegas residents.Scammers are exploiting residents' fears about legal consequences to extort money through fraudulent parking ticket claims.Las Vegas Today

The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is warning residents about new scam messages claiming to be from the District Court or Nevada DMV. The messages threaten victims with arrest warrants, vehicle registration suspension, penalties, and potential imprisonment if they don't pay for alleged unpaid parking tickets within 24 hours. The court says it never contacts people this way to solicit payments or personal information.

Why it matters

These types of scams can trick unsuspecting residents into providing sensitive personal information or paying fraudulent fees, leading to financial losses and identity theft. The court is working to raise awareness and prevent the community from falling victim to these deceptive practices.

The details

The scam messages often include a link to resolve the alleged parking violations and demand payment via pre-paid credit card. Once victims respond, the scammers try to extract money or personal data. The court says it never contacts people this way and urges residents to ignore these messages and not click any links or provide any information.

  • The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada issued the warning on April 9, 2026.

The players

Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada

The court system serving Clark County, Nevada, which includes the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Judge Jerry Wiese

The Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada.

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What they’re saying

“We are seeing people coming to the courthouse after being targeted by these bogus texts. We are taking action to warn the community to stop these scammers from swindling money from unsuspecting victims; and we are asking the community to help get the word out by letting others know about these scams.”

— Judge Jerry Wiese, Chief Judge, Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada

The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of being vigilant about unsolicited messages claiming to be from government agencies or courts. Residents should never click links or provide personal information in response to such messages, and should instead contact the relevant authorities directly to verify any alleged legal issues.