Phony Parking Tickets: How to Spot the New NC Scam If you get a text or email saying you owe money for a parking violation in North Carolina, think twice before clicking any link. The state’s Attorney General has issued a warning about a scam that’s circulating right now, and it’s designed to look like an official notice from local parking authorities. ...
New Parking Violation Scam Targets Drivers: How to Spot and Avoid It If you park in a paid lot or street space and later receive a text message demanding immediate payment for a parking violation, do not tap the link. That message is almost certainly a phishing attempt, and it is part of an active scam that state authorities in North Carolina have been warning about since late March 2026. ...
New Parking Violation Scam Targets North Carolina Drivers: What to Know If you’ve parked in a lot or on a street in North Carolina recently, watch for a text message claiming you owe a parking fine. The state’s Attorney General issued a warning on March 25, 2026, about a rising scam that uses fake parking violation notices sent by text. The messages include links or QR codes that lead to fraudulent payment sites designed to steal your credit card information or money. ...