How to Spot and Avoid Parking Violation Text Scams
Watch Out for This Convincing New Parking Ticket Text Scam If your phone buzzes with a text demanding immediate payment for a parking violation, your first instinct might be panic. Before you react, take a breath—it could be a scam. Law enforcement and consumer protection agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ), are warning drivers about a sophisticated new wave of text-based fraud. Scammers are posing as city officials or law enforcement to steal money and personal information through fake parking ticket notices. ...