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Case No. 1974Fraud (fake parking tickets) · Co. Dublin

Gardaí warn of fake parking tickets scam in Dún Laoghaire

Gardaí have launched an investigation into a scam in which 'very plausible' fake parking tickets, complete with a QR code linking to a replica fine payment website, were placed on cars in Dún Laoghaire over the past week. Motorists are being advised to verify any suspicious tickets with the Gardaí or their local authority.

  1. Reported29 Mar
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFake parking tickets were placed on cars in the Dún Laoghaire area over the past week (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe tickets include a QR code that links to a convincing replica of the council's fine payment website. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating to identify who placed the fake tickets and to trace payments made to the fake fine payment site (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have initiated an investigation to identify who placed the fake tickets and trace payments made to the fake fine payment site. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherMotorists are urged to contact Gardaí or the local authority to verify any suspicious ticket (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí are advising motorists to contact them or their local authority to verify any suspicious tickets. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Mar2025
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Gardaí warning as 'very plausible' fake parking tickets left on cars in Dublin

    Public warning and investigation update regarding the fake parking ticket scam in Dún Laoghaire.

  2. 29 Mar2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Garda warning after 'very plausible' fake parking tickets planted on cars

    Provides the full Garda spokesperson statement with contact details (Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, Garda Confidential Line) and confirms the investigation aims to identify who placed the tickets and trace payments to the fake site.