The City of Detroit is warning residents about a scam targeting motorists with text messages claiming they owe payment for unpaid parking invoices.
Officials say that these messages are not legitimate and are designed to trick recipients into providing sensitive information or making payments.
▪️Unpaid parking notices are sent via U.S. mail from the Municipal Parking Department, never by text message.
▪️ Fake Web Address: They are using“Detroit-mi-com,” which mimics the City’s official website, detroitmi-gov, but is incorrect.
▪️ Out-of-Area Phone Number: The number in the message, (438) 402-1962, does not originate from Detroit.
Motorists are urged to delete these messages immediately and avoid engaging with the sender.
