Fraudulent court notice circulating in Wyoming, police warn
A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice circulating across Wyoming claims recipients face immediate legal consequences for outstanding traffic violations. The Cheyenne Police Department has confirmed the document is not an official notice from any Wyoming court or law enforcement agency. Image courtesy of the Cheyenne Police Department.
TORRINGTON (WNE) — A fraudulent “court enforcement” notice designed to pressure recipients into making payments or surrendering personal information is circulating across Wyoming, prompting warnings from law enforcement officials.
The Cheyenne Police Department confirmed the document is not an official notice from any Wyoming court or law enforcement agency.
The notice, which bears the heading “State of Wyoming – In the Municipal Court of Laramie County Traffic Division,” claims recipients have outstanding traffic violations and face immediate legal consequences if they fail to pay.
“This situation is another great example that the criminals who perpetrate scams in our community are constantly looking for new strategies and variations to steal money or personal information,” said Torrington Chief of Police Matt Johnson.
The fraudulent document lists violations including failure to pay electronic tolls, parking violations and speeding violations. It threatens consequences such as driver’s license suspension, credit damage and collections referrals without a court order or judgment – actions authorities say are not standard legal procedure.
The notice also contains a QR code, which officials warn could direct recipients to phishing websites or fraudulent payment portals.
Fact-checking annotations circulating alongside images of the document note the statutory citations listed do not support the enforcement actions described, and courts do not issue
“final notices” with immediate payment demands prior to a hearing.
Johnson urged residents not to be caught off guard.
“It is critical that we all be vigilant, and not take solicitations like this at face value,” he said.
The Cheyenne Police Department advises residents to avoid scanning unknown QR codes, refrain from sending payments based on unsolicited notices and verify any court matters directly through officially listed court contacts.
Those who are uncertain about a notice they have received are advised to contact local law enforcement for guidance.
This story was published on April 29, 2026.