BPD Community Alert: Be Aware of Overdue Parking Ticket – Text Message Scam
The Boston Police Department (BPD) is issuing an alert to the public regarding a new text message scam targeting residents of the City of Boston. These fraudulent messages claim that recipients have overdue parking ticket fees. Please be advised that these messages were NOT sent by the City of Boston.
To learn more about City of Boston Parking and how to pay any unpaid parking fees, please click the following link: How To Pay A Parking Ticket
If you or someone you know has been victimized by this type of crime, please report the incident to the Boston Police Department. If you see criminal activity taking place, or are in need of police assistance, always call 9-1-1.
Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native.
Oh boy!! That is scary! Here’s hoping that this dangerous situation can be put under control and stopped, before somebody really gets hurt big time as a result, and that it doesn’t spread to other places.