Overview
- Fraudulent documents mimic Boston Municipal Court notices with case numbers, judge names and signatures, court addresses, hearing dates, and a Massachusetts state seal.
- Police say the included QR code prompts illicit payment and advise recipients not to scan it or pay from an unsolicited notice.
- The Boston Police Department states these notices were not issued by the court or any government agency.
- Legitimate parking violations can be confirmed and paid via the City of Boston’s official channels, and police note official tickets do not use QR codes for payment.
- Anyone who received a fake notice or believes they were victimized should report it to police or submit anonymous tips to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).