Chester Police Warn Of Deceptive Scam Sweeping NJ
By Jack Slocum
Published on March 19, 2026.
The fraudulent activity involves text messages sent to individuals claiming they have outstanding parking or toll violations. The police have confirmed that these emails are not legitimate and are urging people not to click on any links or provide personal or payment information. The scam involves creating a false sense of urgency to act quickly and potentially exposing the user's sensitive personal and financial data to bad actors. The department is monitoring reports of these incidents and is urging people to remain vigilant.
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