The V.I. Police Department is warning residents about fraudulent text messages that claim the recipient owes a traffic fine and must pay online. VIPD says the messages are not connected to the department or any legitimate U.S. Virgin Islands government agency.
Recipients should not click the included link, reply or provide personal, financial or identifying information. Police recommend deleting the message and sharing the warning with relatives and neighbors who may receive similar texts.
Residents seeking confirmation or wishing to report a concern can contact VIPD at 340-778-2211 on St. Croix, 340-774-2211 on St. Thomas and St. John, or the department's Communication Department at 340-514-8006.
Source published August 28, 2026. Read the original reporting or release for the complete record.
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