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Warning: New Parking Violation Scam Uses Fake Texts and QR Codes – How to Avoid It If you receive a text message claiming you have an unpaid parking fine and urging you to scan a QR code or click a link to pay immediately, do not respond. The North Carolina Department of Justice issued an alert in March 2025 warning drivers about a surge in this type of scam. While the alert specifically covers North Carolina, similar schemes have been reported in other states, and the pattern is likely to spread. ...

Don’t Get Duped by Fake Parking Tickets – A New Scam Is Targeting Drivers If you get a text or email saying you owe a parking fine and need to pay immediately, do not click the link. A wave of phishing scams is impersonating state DMVs and parking authorities, and the North Carolina Department of Justice has issued an official consumer alert. Similar schemes have appeared in other states, often following the launch of digital payment systems for parking or toll violations. Here is what you need to know to spot the fraud and protect your money. ...