Beware Of Latest Scam Targeting North Jersey Residents, Police Say

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — With new technology come new ways to scam Bergen County residents.

Police in Wyckoff, Carlstadt, and other Bergen County towns warned neighbors this week about a new scam tricking people out of their personal information and, ultimately, money.

In the latest scam, North Jersey victims get a letter that looks like it's from a county court, telling them they have a hearing coming up for a parking violation.

The form even bears an official-looking state seal.

They tell victims the hearing is coming up soon, and give them a QR code to scan.

"This image is NOT a real legal document," police said in their posts.

"It is a fraudulent notice designed to scare people into paying money or sharing personal information. Scammers are increasingly using fake court letters, traffic violations, and official-looking documents to appear legitimate."

They suggest, "Always verify any legal notice directly through official government channels before taking action."

They added, "Help spread awareness and protect others from falling victim to these ongoing scams."

See a picture of the faux letter here.

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