It’s a common scene around the city – getting back to your car to find that dreaded parking ticket. But the horror has been taken to a whole new level for Melbourne’s outer southeast residents.

Drivers in Melbourne's outer southeast have recently encountered counterfeit parking fines on their vehicles, resulting in local authorities urging residents to look extra closely at any recent infringement notices before making payment.

In the City of Casey, a council known for its friendly faces and beautiful parks, trouble arrived in the form of fake parking tickets.

The counterfeit fines showed up on vehicles, particularly on Melverton Drive in Hallam, complete with the council's logo, barcodes, and the appearance of legitimate parking fines.

However, upon closer inspection, these cunningly convincing tickets proved to be anything but authentic.

Authorities warned motorists of fake fines that may dupe them off money if they incorrectly pay a false traffic violation. Credit: Instagram/Pexels.

The barcode displayed on the ticket didn't follow the standard format, and the details provided to verify its authenticity were incorrect.

The City of Casey council took to social media to warn residents about the scam and to double-check recent infringement notices before making any payments.

They shared an example of an illegitimate parking fine issued on May 16th for parking incorrectly on a nature strip.

The council stated on their website, 'Our Parking Compliance team have been notified of fake infringement notices that have been placed on cars in Melverton Drive in Hallam.'

'Our parking team have conducted a patrol of the area.' they continued.

It's still a mystery who is behind these fraudulent fines and whether any unwary victims have succumbed to the scam and lost their hard-earned money.

Residents concerned about the legitimacy of any parking fines they receive are encouraged to contact the council's parking compliance officer on (03) 9705 5200 or email [email protected].

This will enable the residents to confirm the validity of the fine before making any payment.

Key Takeaways

• Fake parking tickets have been found on vehicles in Melbourne's outer southeast, prompting the local council to urge residents to double-check recent infringement notices.
• The City of Casey council posted an example of an illegitimate parking fine on social media, which included the council's logo and barcodes, making it appear convincing.
• The council is asking the local community to check any recent infringements they have been issued and to contact them if they believe they may have received a fake parking fine notice.
• The incident serves as a reminder of the potential vulnerability of residents in various locations to similar fraudulent activities.

While this scam occurred in Melbourne's outer southeast, it is a stark reminder that anyone, anywhere, could become a target of similar schemes.

So, our dear Senior Discount Club members, keep a keen eye out for scams like these and double-check everything before you dig into your wallets.

As we continue to navigate these ever-changing times, remember to trust your instincts and always approach unfamiliar situations cautiously.

Also, in case you’ve been charged with an unfair fine, don’t forget that you always have the power to contest it. Just look at the story of this man who overturned a ruling on his $603 parking fine.

Stay safe out there, and keep on enjoying life while keeping those wits sharp!

 

[Mickbear88]

A similar similar was doing the rounds in the UK last year. Many people actually paid the "infringement" notice. The local council received complaints about predatory parking inspectors, but they had no one out issuing tickets on that day that happened to be a Sunday. Investigations proved it a scam, but the police were not interested, saying it was a civil matter. The bank that held the scam account printed on the tickets were less than helpful too. I can see this going the same way. A bit of interest and action from the police and banks could nip a lot of these scams in the bud.

 

[Coralea]

Scumbags cruel scam