Boston Police Warn Public About Fake Parking Ticket Text Messages
Boston police alerted residents about scam text messages claiming they have unpaid parking tickets. None of these messages came from city officials.
Police ask anyone targeted to report it immediately. These fake messages are the latest in a series of scams hitting people’s phones, emails, and car windshields across the city.
These fake notices are full of warning signs – including spelling mistakes and suspicious links. Scammers hope drivers will pay money through fake payment websites.
The city reminds everyone that real tickets can only be paid using Boston’s PayTix app. Police need to know if anyone has fallen for these scams.
This round of fake texts comes after similar recent scams. Earlier tricks included fake tickets left on windshields and phony emails asking for ticket payments.
Not sure if a ticket is real? Just call parking services to check. Boston never sends text messages about unpaid tickets.
There’s now a special phone line to check if tickets are real. For emergencies, always call 911.
Just delete any random fine notifications you get. Don’t click on strange links or give out payment info when you get these texts.
