Chester Police Warn Of Deceptive Scam Sweeping NJ

CHESTER, NJ — The Chester Police Department is alerting local residents about a scam currently circulating throughout New Jersey.

The fraudulent activity involves text messages sent to cell phones claiming the recipient has outstanding parking or toll violations. These messages typically direct individuals to click a link to submit payment for the alleged fees.

The Chester Police Department confirmed that these electronic notifications are not legitimate. Officials are urging residents to exercise caution if they receive such messages.

The department advised, "Do not click on any links or provide personal or payment information."

If you receive a suspicious message like this, do not engage. Instead, contact your local police department to verify its legitimacy.

The scam relies on creating a sense of urgency to prompt quick action from unsuspecting victims. By clicking the provided links, individuals risk exposing their sensitive personal and financial data to bad actors.

The police department emphasizes that official agencies do not solicit payments through unsolicited text messages in this manner.

Residents should remain vigilant and avoid interacting with any links contained in these suspicious texts. Authorities noted that residents should share this information with family and friends to help prevent others from becoming victims of the scam.

The Chester Police Department continues to monitor reports of these fraudulent messages to ensure the public remains protected.

There are no additional details provided regarding the specific origin of the text messages or the number of reports received so far.