• The message may include images of the State of Illinois seal or the Cook County seal to appear credible
• If you look closely at these seals, you will notice they are counterfeit, often blurry, distorted or incorrect in detail
• The message may demand immediate payment or threaten penalties
• It often includes a suspicious link to “pay” the citation
Important reminder: Legitimate parking tickets and violations are not issued via text message.
If you receive one of these messages:
• Do not click any links
• Do not provide personal or payment information
• Delete the text message immediately
These scams are designed to create urgency and trick individuals into sending money or sharing sensitive information. If you have any questions or believe you may have been targeted, please contact the Highland Police Department at 618-654-2131. Please share this information to help protect others in the community.
• The message may include images of the State of Illinois seal or the Cook County seal to appear credible
• If you look closely at these seals, you will notice they are counterfeit, often blurry, distorted or incorrect in detail
• The message may demand immediate payment or threaten penalties
• It often includes a suspicious link to “pay” the citation
Important reminder: Legitimate parking tickets and violations are not issued via text message.
If you receive one of these messages:
• Do not click any links
• Do not provide personal or payment information
• Delete the text message immediately
These scams are designed to create urgency and trick individuals into sending money or sharing sensitive information. If you have any questions or believe you may have been targeted, please contact the Highland Police Department at 618-654-2131. Please share this information to help protect others in the community.
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