The recent surge in online shopping has led to an increase in online transactions, with many people making payments through various websites and apps. However, this rapid growth has also made online scammers target unsuspecting victims with various types of phishing schemes. One such scheme has been reported is the SLCPark.com unpaid parking invoice scam.
Many have reported receiving an SMS or email claiming that their account has been charged for parking at a location, and they need to pay the fine or penalty to avoid further penalties. However, upon further investigation, it appears that most people did not rent a vehicle or park at the mentioned location. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of the invoice and the company sending the demand.
Here is how the scam typically works:
The scammers will send an email or text claiming there is an outstanding unpaid parking charge from SLCPark.com. T
The ticket is usually for a location that is unfamiliar or nowhere near the recipient’s location, making it difficult to verify the fine. The email or text usually includes a link to pay an outstanding fine, which is often masked to look like an official company website. However, the link is actually malicious, and the person who clicks on it may be directed to a fake website that tries to steal their login information or credit card details.
The online address of SLCPark.com starts with HTTPS and contains what appears to be a valid copy of a parking receipt with a paid ticket number. Those who get phished, try their banking, a payment method other than what they used to pay for their hotel. Not every police department hears about these fake parking tickets caused by the same solicitors.
Those who have fallen victim to this scam reported receiving calls from collections agencies or debt collectors demanding payment, claiming they need to take to the court over the fine.
If you have experienced a similar situation, here are steps to take:
1. tand guardedly clone your charge card while others make routine payments There is no urgency to pay the fine immediately, and seeking legal advice is the best course of action. Cancel your login credentials on the provided link, and identify if your bank account was affected.
Do not click on the link or ignore the email, but trace the phishing website to hunt out fake parking companies.
