Frankston City Council has issued a warning after fake parking infringement notices were found on vehicles at the new Frankston Commuter Car Park near Frankston Station — an incident that underscores a broader rise in deception offences across Victoria.
“These are not legitimate infringement notices,” Council confirmed in a statement this week. “The Frankston Commuter Car Park, along with the newly opened Kananook Car Park, both offer free parking all day. Please disregard any of these infringements and do not scan any QR codes.”
Victoria Police have been notified and are urging anyone who discovers a fake notice on their vehicle to report it. Motorists are advised not to scan QR codes or enter personal details, which may be harvested by scammers for financial fraud.
According to recent crime statistics, deception offences — which include scams, identity theft and fraudulent schemes — have continued to climb in Victoria. The latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency show deception-related crimes rose by more than 8% in the past year, with online and technology-enabled scams becoming increasingly common.
Local authorities are reminding residents to be vigilant, particularly when confronted with unexpected fines, emails or phone calls requesting personal or banking details.
For more information on legitimate parking in Frankston, visit the Frankston City Council website. Suspicious incidents should be reported directly to Victoria Police via the non-emergency line on 131 444.
