QR Code Scam

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. ...

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. ...