Consumer Alert

Watch Out for This Parking Ticket Scam in North Carolina: Protect Your Wallet If you’ve received a text or email about an overdue parking ticket, take a deep breath before you click. A new scam is targeting North Carolina drivers, using the fear of an unpaid violation to steal money and personal information. The North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) has issued an alert, warning residents to be extra cautious with these unexpected notices. ...

How “Pig Butchering” Scams Work and How to Protect Yourself In February 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning residents about a disturbing rise in a specific type of fraud known as “pig butchering.” The name is jarring, and deliberately so. It derives from the scammers’ tactic of “fattening up” a victim with trust and affection before “slaughtering” them for their money. Unlike impulsive phishing attempts, this is a slow-burn, psychological scheme designed to exploit loneliness and the desire for connection. Understanding its mechanics is your first and best defense. ...

New Parking Ticket Scam Targets North Carolina Drivers: How to Spot the Fake If you get a text message or email about an unpaid parking ticket, don’t panic and don’t click. The North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) has issued a consumer alert warning drivers about a new scam designed to steal your money and personal information. ...

Don’t Get Parked by a Scam: How to Spot Fake Violation Notices You receive a text or email about an unpaid parking ticket. It looks official, mentions a specific location, and urges you to pay immediately to avoid penalties. Your heart might sink, but before you click, you should know: this is a growing scam designed to steal your money and information. ...

Watch Out for This Parking Ticket Scam Targeting Drivers A new scam is attempting to trick drivers out of money and personal information by impersonating local authorities. According to a consumer alert from the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ), individuals are receiving fraudulent notices about parking violations. While this particular warning originates in North Carolina, the tactic is one that could appear anywhere, making it essential knowledge for all drivers. ...

The “Pig Butchering” Scam: How to Recognize and Avoid This Costly Fraud Imagine receiving a friendly, seemingly accidental message from a stranger. They’re charming, engaging, and over weeks or months, a trusting relationship blossoms. Then, they present an exclusive investment opportunity with guaranteed high returns. If this sounds familiar, you might be the target of a “pig butchering” scam. Recently, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a stark consumer alert warning residents about this sophisticated and devastating fraud. Understanding how it works is your first and best defense. ...

The Long Con: How “Pig Butchering” Scams Fatten Victims for Slaughter You receive a friendly, seemingly accidental message on social media, a dating app, or even WhatsApp. The conversation starts casually, grows into regular chats, and over weeks or months, a relationship or friendship develops. Then, the topic of a lucrative, “can’t-miss” investment opportunity arises. If this scenario sounds familiar, you may be the target of a devastating fraud known as “pig butchering.” ...

How to Spot and Avoid Parking Violation Scams If you receive a text or email about an unpaid parking ticket, think before you click. Law enforcement agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Justice, have issued alerts about a sophisticated new scam targeting drivers. The fraudulent messages are designed to look and sound legitimate, tricking people into handing over money and sensitive personal information. ...

Don’t Get Towed by a Text: How to Spot the Latest Parking Ticket Scam If you’re a driver in North Carolina, be careful the next time a message about an unpaid parking fine pops up on your phone. State officials have issued a new consumer alert warning of a sophisticated scam that uses fake parking violation notices to steal your money and personal information. Understanding how this fraud works is your best defense. ...

How to Spot a Fake Parking Ticket Before You Pay Getting a parking ticket is frustrating enough. Now, imagine paying a fine for a violation that never happened. According to a recent alert from the North Carolina Department of Justice, that’s exactly what scammers are hoping you’ll do. A new wave of parking violation scams is targeting drivers, using deceptive texts and emails to steal money and personal information. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. ...