Boston Police Warn of Fraudulent Parking Violation Court Notices

Scammers are sending fake 'Notice of Hearing' documents to residents, not from any official government agency.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Boston Police Department is alerting residents about a new scam involving fraudulent court notices that appear to be official 'Notice of Hearing - Parking Violation' documents from the Boston Municipal Court. These notices were not actually issued by the City of Boston or any government agency.

Why it matters

This scam could trick residents into paying fines or appearing in court for violations they did not actually receive, wasting their time and money. It's important for the public to be aware of these deceptive practices in order to avoid falling victim.

The details

The fraudulent notices may include details like a case number, hearing date, and instructions to pay a fine. However, the BPD has confirmed these are not legitimate documents from any official government source. Residents should be cautious of any unsolicited 'Notice of Hearing' documents and verify their authenticity before taking any action.

  • The BPD issued this community alert on March 10, 2026.

The players

Boston Police Department

The municipal law enforcement agency for the city of Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Municipal Court

The local court system that handles parking violations and other minor offenses in the city of Boston.

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The takeaway

This scam highlights the importance of verifying the source of any official-looking documents before taking action, in order to avoid falling victim to deceptive practices that could cost residents time and money. Residents should contact the Boston Police Department or other authorities if they receive any suspicious court notices.