Consumer Alert

New Parking Violation Scam Targets Drivers: How to Spot the Fake Ticket If you’ve parked in a public lot or on a street in North Carolina recently and returned to find a ticket on your windshield, you might want to take a second look before reaching for your wallet. The North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) issued a consumer alert in March 2026 warning of a new parking violation scam that uses fake tickets to trick drivers into paying bogus fines. ...

Don’t Get Towed by a Fake Ticket: Spotting the New Parking Violation Scam If you drive in North Carolina, be careful about any urgent message claiming you owe money for a parking violation. According to a March 2026 alert from the state’s Department of Justice (NCDOJ), scammers are sending out fake parking tickets to trick drivers into paying up and handing over personal information. ...

How to Spot and Stop a “Pig Butchering” Scam You receive a friendly, unexpected message. Maybe it’s on a dating app, social media, or even a wrong-number text. The person on the other end is charming, builds a connection over weeks or months, and eventually starts talking about a fantastic financial opportunity. This slow, calculated process is the hallmark of a “pig butchering” scam, and it’s costing victims their life savings. Recently, New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert specifically warning residents about this sophisticated fraud. ...

Parking Ticket Alert: How to Spot a New Scam Targeting Drivers If you drive in North Carolina, be cautious about any urgent message claiming you owe money for a parking violation. The state’s Department of Justice has issued a warning about a new scam where fraudsters are sending fake parking ticket notices to steal money and personal information. ...

Don’t Get Parked by a Scam: How to Spot Fake Parking Tickets A new wave of fraud is targeting drivers, this time with a very specific and convincing hook: a fake parking violation notice. According to a March 2026 alert from the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ), scammers are sending out fraudulent tickets or payment demands, hoping to catch people off guard and steal money or personal information. Whether you’re in North Carolina or elsewhere, understanding how this scam works is your first line of defense. ...

Don’t Get Parked by a Scam: How to Spot Fake Parking Tickets If you drive in North Carolina, be on alert. The state’s Department of Justice has issued a warning about a new wave of parking violation scams designed to trick drivers into paying fines that don’t exist. These cons are becoming more sophisticated, often using official-looking communications to create a false sense of urgency. Understanding how they work is your first line of defense. ...

Don’t Fall for the Fake Ticket: A New Parking Scam Hits North Carolina If you drive in North Carolina, be on high alert. The state’s Department of Justice recently issued a warning about a convincing new scam designed to trick drivers into paying for parking violations they never committed. This fraud is a timely reminder that scammers are constantly refining their tactics, and a moment of confusion can lead to real financial loss. ...

That Parking Ticket on Your Windshield Might Be a Scam If you’ve returned to your car to find a parking violation notice tucked under the wiper, your first instinct might be frustration—and then to pay it quickly to avoid more trouble. But authorities are warning that scammers are now exploiting this very reaction with a new fraud scheme. ...

The “Pig Butchering” Scam: How to Avoid Being Led to Slaughter You receive a friendly, seemingly accidental message. Maybe it’s a wrong number text, a connection request on LinkedIn, or a like on a dating app. The person on the other end is charming, attractive, and gradually builds a rapport with you over weeks or even months. They share stories, ask about your day, and become a digital confidant. Then, the conversation subtly shifts to a “can’t-miss” investment opportunity. This is the hallmark of a “Pig Butchering” scam, and as a recent alert from the New York Attorney General underscores, it remains a severe and evolving threat. ...

Don’t Get Fattened Up: How to Recognize and Avoid “Pig Butchering” Scams You get a friendly, unexpected message. Maybe it’s on a dating app, social media, or even a wrong-number text. The person is charming, engaging, and over weeks or months, a seemingly genuine relationship or friendship blossoms. Then, the conversation turns to a “can’t-miss” investment opportunity. This slow-burn strategy is the hallmark of a “pig butchering” scam, a devastating fraud that has prompted warnings from authorities like the New York State Attorney General. Understanding how it works is your first and best defense. ...