"The NYPD 70th Precinct warned residents Tuesday that the circulating text urges people to scan a QR code or click a link and pay immediately to avoid a license suspension or a court date."
"Police say it is a classic phishing attempt designed to harvest payment or identity information."
"If you get a text saying 'Enforcement Action Initiated,' It's a Scam!❌Do not click❌Do not scan❌Do not pay. Report and block the sender."
"New York City does not send parking violation or camera violation notices by unsolicited text. Drivers are urged to verify tickets only through official channels."
Brooklyn drivers are receiving scam texts stating 'Enforcement Action Initiated,' prompting them to pay to avoid license suspension. The NYPD 70th Precinct warns that these messages are phishing attempts. The texts resemble official notices, citing legal codes and including QR codes that lead to fake payment pages. Residents are advised to delete the messages, block the senders, and report the scams. New Yorkers should verify any tickets through official channels, as the city does not send legal notices via unsolicited texts.
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