Drivers said they paid for parking, only to be hit with a hefty ticket. Travelers with out-of-state license plates are particularly vulnerable because they may not be familiar with local parking laws, the BBB said. But anyone can fall victim to a phony ticket. The scam can take on many forms with some drivers being emailed a “pending” parking violation that must be paid — or face “dire consequences,” the BBB said. So what’s the best way to spot a phony ticket?

Source: ABC News January 20, 2023 17:13 UTC