New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing

Cybercriminals are distributing a QR-code-based traffic-ticket phishing campaign that impersonates state courts and agencies (e.g., DMVs). Victims who scan the QR codes are routed through CAPTCHA pages to phishing websites that request a small payment (typically $6.99) and sensitive personal and financial information; the report outlines the scam flow, data-theft risks, examples of deceptive domains, and mitigation advice such as avoiding unsolicited QR codes, verifying through official .gov channels, and contacting banks if compromised.