Scam alert: Fraudulent parking tickets circulating near Santa Cruz beaches
Briefly

The Santa Cruz Police Department has warned residents and visitors to carefully check their recent parking tickets, as reports have surfaced regarding fraudulent citations issued near local beach areas. These counterfeit tickets feature a QR code that directs unsuspecting individuals to a fraudulent payment website. While the exact number of fake tickets distributed remains unknown, officials are concerned about the potential financial impact on victims. Individuals who suspect they may have received a fake ticket are encouraged to reach out to the Santa Cruz Parking Office for verification.
Investigators have received reports of fraudulent parking citations issued to vehicles in Santa Cruz's beach areas, prompting officials to urge ticket recipients to verify their tickets.
The scam involved fake tickets containing a QR code leading to a fraudulent payment website, misleading victims into thinking they owed fines.
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