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The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is warning the public about scam text messages that falsely claim recipients owe money for parking tickets.<\/p>\n
According to the Police Department, the messages may appear official but are intended to lure users into clicking links and providing personal or payment information.<\/p>\n
Authorities identified several indicators that a text message may not be legitimate. Red flags include:<\/p>\n
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The text is sent from suspicious or unfamiliar phone numbers<\/p>\n
Website links do not match an official government or city website<\/p>\n
To avoid falling victim to the scam, authorities recommend that individuals refrain from clicking links in any unexpected text messages.<\/p>\n
If a person is unsure about the status of a citation, they are encouraged to visit the official agency website directly to verify the information.<\/p>\n
Police noted that if a message does not feel right, individuals should trust their instincts and verify the claim before taking action.<\/p>\n
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