Santa Cruz Police Department is warning residents and visitors to inspect their parking tickets closely after reports of fraudulent citations have emerged. These fake tickets, particularly noted near the city's beach areas, include counterfeit QR codes that redirect individuals to a fraudulent payment website. Authorities have not yet determined the scale of the fraud or how many people might have fallen victim to these scams. The department advises anyone suspecting they received a fake ticket to contact the Santa Cruz Parking Office for validation and report the incidents to the police investigations unit.
Santa Cruz police are warning parked vehicle owners to closely inspect recent parking tickets issued in the beach areas due to reports of fraudulent citations.
Fraudulent parking tickets in Santa Cruz include a QR code directing victims to a fake payment website; officials urge vigilance against potential scams.
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