The City of San Diego has issued a warning to its residents about a new type of scam circulating via fraudulent text messages. These messages claim to notify recipients about an alleged "parking invoice" and direct them to make payments through a fake link.  

Authorities have clarified that these notifications do not come from the municipal administration and are actively working to shut down the fake website associated with this scam.  

You might also be interested in its Spanish version: Alertan en San Diego por mensajes de estafa relacionados con facturas de estacionamiento

Recommendations for Resident: 

If you have questions about a possible parking citation or wish to check the status of a violation, it is recommended to use only official channels, such as the city's website:  

👉 [https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/citations](https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/citations)  

Additionally, residents can contact Parking Administration for any inquiries at:  

📞 866-470-1308  

⏰ Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

The City of San Diego urges the community to stay vigilant and avoid providing personal information or making payments through unofficial links. Always verify the authenticity of messages and use official channels for any matters related to parking citations.