Parking Fine Scam Warning

Council warns drivers of parking fine text scam

Drivers in the borough are being warned about parking fine scams that have come to the attention of the Council's parking service.Motorists are being warned about the scams received by text message threatening licence suspension, court action or even credit score damage.

Please note that the Council will never send Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for a parking contravention by text. Genuine PCNs are issued as physical tickets that are attached to your vehicle windscreen or sent by post.

Stay safe:

• Ignore and delete suspicious texts.
• Report scam texts by forwarding them to 7726 (free from most UK networks).

Visit the Council website if you're unsure:Staying Safe from ScamsIf you think you've been affected, contact your bank immediately and report the scam toAction Fraud
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