Message from the Sheriff

Folks, the scammers are still hard at work… unfortunately, not at a real job. Today’s masterpiece? A “final notice” dressed up to look official, complete with big words, bold threats, and even a fancy QR code to make it feel legit. Truth is, they just swapped out yesterday’s script for today’s version and hoped nobody would notice.

Let me be clear:
Mississippi courts are not sending you surprise “final notices” demanding immediate payment through a random QR code. If it smells fishy, looks rushed, and threatens you into panic… it’s probably a scam.

Here’s your quick reality check:
✔️ Courts don’t pressure you to pay instantly via QR codes
✔️ Official notices don’t read like a last-chance game show
✔️ Scammers love urgency — because thinking ruins their plan

We’re going to keep putting these out as long as they keep trying, because protecting our citizens is part of the job we actually do show up for every day.

And to the folks making these… we encourage you to consider a bold new career path — one that involves an application, a supervisor, and maybe even a time clock.

Stay alert, Pike County. If you’re unsure about something like this, call us before you scan or send a dime.

— Sheriff Bryant Wally Jones