Beware of parking ticket and booting scams - DOF

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Got a parking ticket? Has your vehicle been booted? Beware of scams!

Protect yourself against fraud. Disregard any notice or advertisement that promises to get you a discount on your parking ticket or boot removal. There are no discounts on parking tickets or boot removals.
People advertising these services will take your money and then use stolen credit card or bank account information to pay your ticket or booting fees. When the credit card or bank account holder disputes the charges, the full amount due will be added to your account, and you will be responsible for paying it.

Take these steps to protect yourself:

If you received a parking ticket, pay it at CityPay, or visit the Payments page for more options.

If your vehicle has been booted, call (646) 517-1000 to make your payment. Visit the Booting page for more information.

To report suspected fraud, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 718-707-2100 or Contact Us.