City of Vancouver warns these parking ticket warnings are a scam
Did you receive a text about an overdue parking ticket? Well, the City of Vancouver is warning people that it’s a scam.
According to the City, people have been notified through text messages requesting folks to pay an overdue parking ticket.
However, the City is clarifying that it would not notify people of fines through texting, emailing, or social media.
“Do not click the link or provide payment details,” the City warns.
Warning ⚠️Scam Alert: We have been notified of a scam targeting people through text messages requesting they pay an overdue parking ticket. This is not the City, we do not notify the public of fines through texting, emailing or social media. More info ➡️ https://t.co/exClH8pTTL pic.twitter.com/UL7gDgrDpr
— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) December 19, 2023
People who receive the scam texts are urged to report the messages to their cellphone provider and then delete them.
The only way the City would notify you is by placing a ticket on a vehicle or mailing a ticket to a registered vehicle owner.