Fake unpaid parking fine notices
Scammers continue to send texts claiming recipients have received a parking penalty notice (PCN) using fake mobile numbers and emails.
The message reveals you owe a £20 parking fine and warns that this is your final notice. It attempts intimidation by suggesting legal action could be taken if you don't pay, and includes a malicious link for payment.
This link directs you to a website pretending to be the government's official site, aiming to capture your personal and financial information.
Councils do not send text messages about parking fines to residents. Parking fines are issued by civil enforcement officers via a PCN on the vehicle dashboard, or by post to the address of the vehicle’s registered keeper. Never share personal information or bank details with anyone you do not fully trust.
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