Scam Alert: Widespread Scam About Providence Parking Violations

Scam Alert: Widespread Scam About Providence Parking Violations

Providence Municipal Court Chief Judge John Lombardi is warning people about a widespread scam.

“The Providence Police, City Council, and the Court are aware of the situation.  The scam broke about 430 pm. I have received calls from Florida and California.  Please do not make any payments.  The police are investigating,” said Lombardi.

 

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Providence Police said in a statement:

The Providence Police Department has been made aware of scam text messages claiming recipients have an unpaid parking ticket, followed by a “violation notice” and instructions to respond or make a payment.

 

Please do not respond to these messages. This is a scam.

The Providence Police Department will never solicit payment for parking tickets via text message or over the phone. Official parking violations are issued in person or through official mailed notices.

If you receive a message like this, delete it and do not click any links.

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