October 10, 2025

Scammers are finding ways to profit from parking meters by tampering with them or adding fake stickers that direct you to “pay online.” These fraudulent sites steal your payment information.

Protect yourself:

  • Only pay through the official parking app or the physical machine.

  • Double-check the web address before entering any card information.

  • Report suspicious meters to your local parking authority.

Parking meter scams are becoming more common in busy public areas. A quick inspection of the payment instructions can help you avoid exposing your card information.