Crime & Safety
Letters Placed On Vehicles In Parking Lots A Scam, Manchester PD Warns
The letter claims the motorist has violated a parking law; Manchester police say it's scam.
MANCHESTER, NJ — A scam letter threatening prosecution for a parking violation is being put on vehicles at shopping plazas in Manchester, Manchester police said, warning residents to not be fooled by it.
In a post on the department's Facebook page, Manchester Township police said the letter has been placed on vehicles in recent days and claims the person must appear in Manchester Township municipal court.
It claims the vehicle and license plate have been recorded for a violation of state law 39:4-138z, which is parking in a fire zone, and that drivers can view the video at the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, police said.
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"This letter is a scam! The Manchester Township Police Department would NEVER place a letter or subpoena on a vehicle," police said.
If you receive the letter, "do not follow any instructions provided. Instead, report it to us immediately," police said.
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"Stay vigilant and spread the word to protect our community from these fraudulent activities," police said.
Anyone with concerns or who needs to report the scam should call the Manchester Township Police Department at 732-657-6111.
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