How to Spot and Avoid the New Parking Ticket Scam If you drive, your inbox or phone is likely familiar with messages about appointments, deliveries, or toll charges. Scammers are banking on that familiarity with a new scheme designed to catch you off guard: fake parking violation notices. ...
A New Wave of Fake Parking Tickets: How to Protect Yourself If you receive a sudden text or email about an unpaid parking ticket, take a deep breath before you react. The North Carolina Department of Justice has issued a consumer alert warning drivers about a sophisticated new scam. Criminals are sending fraudulent parking violation notices, hoping to panic you into handing over money and personal information. ...
Watch Out for Text Messages About Unpaid Parking Tickets If you drive in North Carolina, be extra careful about text messages claiming you have an unpaid parking ticket. The state’s Department of Justice has issued a consumer alert warning of a new scam where fraudsters pose as official agencies to steal your money and personal information. ...
A New Parking Ticket Scam Is Targeting Drivers. Here’s How to Spot It. If you receive a text or email demanding immediate payment for a parking violation you don’t remember, pause before you click. Law enforcement officials are warning of a new scam designed to panic drivers into handing over money and personal information. ...
Watch for Fake Parking Tickets: A New Scam Hits Drivers’ Phones If your phone buzzes with a text demanding immediate payment for a parking ticket you don’t remember getting, pause before you panic—or pay. The North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) recently issued a consumer alert warning drivers about a new wave of parking violation scams. Fraudsters are sending urgent, official-looking messages to trick people into handing over money and personal information. ...
Watch Out for Fake Parking Tickets: A New Scam Targets Drivers If you’ve parked in North Carolina recently, you might want to take a close look at any text messages or emails about parking violations. State officials are warning drivers about a new scam where fraudsters send fake parking tickets, aiming to steal your money and personal information. ...
The “Pig Butchering” Scam: What It Is and How to Avoid It You receive a friendly, seemingly accidental message on social media, WhatsApp, or a dating app. The person is charming, builds a connection over weeks, and shares stories of financial success through savvy investments. Eventually, they suggest you get in on the opportunity. This gradual, trust-based manipulation is the hallmark of a devastating financial fraud known as “pig butchering.” ...
Don’t Get Towed by a Text: Spotting North Carolina’s Latest Parking Scam If you’re a driver in North Carolina, your phone might be the next target for a convincing new scam. According to a recent consumer alert from the state’s Department of Justice, fraudsters are sending deceptive text messages posing as official agencies to collect payments for fake parking violations. Understanding how this scam operates is the first step in protecting your wallet and your personal information. ...
Watch Out for Fake Parking Ticket Texts: What You Need to Know If you receive a text message demanding payment for a parking ticket you don’t remember getting, don’t rush to click the link. North Carolina officials have issued a warning about a new text message scam designed to trick drivers into handing over money and personal information. ...
The “Pig Butchering” Scam: How Fraudsters Fatten Victims Before the Slaughter You get a friendly, unexpected message on social media, a dating app, or even your phone. It seems harmless—a wrong number, a shared interest, or a potential new connection. Over weeks or months, a relationship builds. They’re sympathetic, engaging, and talk often about their financial success. Then, an “opportunity” arises: a chance to invest in cryptocurrency or another venture with incredible returns. If you’ve experienced this, you may be the target of a ruthless long-con known as a “pig butchering” scam. ...