Money & ATM Scams in Charleston

Fake Parking Enforcement on King Street

Individuals posing as parking enforcement officers approach tourists parked along King Street and demand immediate cash payment for a fabricated or exaggerated violation. They carry unofficial-looking citation pads and insist payment must be made on the spot to avoid towing. In reality, Charleston parking fines are paid through official city meters or online — never to an individual collecting cash on the street. Victims typically lose $40–$80 before realizing the encounter was fraudulent.