New York City Residents Warned of Sophisticated Traffic Ticket Scams

New York City residents are being urged to exercise extreme caution regarding traffic tickets received via mail, following a recent incident highlighting a sophisticated scam. A local resident, Cassandra, shared her experience after receiving a physical ticket that appeared identical to official NYC Department of Finance notices. Upon attempting to pay the alleged violation through a website listed on the fraudulent ticket, she encountered an error. Further investigation led her to the legitimate NYC government payment portal, where she discovered discrepancies and confirmed the initial website was not official. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website also features a security alert, warning the public about an increase in fake websites designed to imitate official government services and collect personal information. Authorities advise New Yorkers to verify all traffic violation notices directly through official government websites, such as citypay.nyc.gov, or by contacting the relevant city departments to avoid falling victim to phishing attempts.

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