Parking fine scam texts...

[Bosscat]

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Received the above this evening, first I had heard about a parking fine, no details about where when etc ... so I went on the you.gov website to find this.

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Be aware that yet another scam is doing the rounds ... DO NOT CLICK ON LINKS ETC ETC ...

[Clovius Boofus]

Well and truly over-egged it by saying you could be banned from driving for ignoring a PCN.

[bobinho]

“If you pay overdue” ?

Anyone who passed their 11+ should be able to rumble this…

On behalf of the chronically uneducated, thanks for posting the ‘heads-up’.

[Vintage Claret]

Mrs VC has had a few of these texts lately, same scam but slightly different wording.

Someone else I know has had one and doesn't even drive so has never owned a car!

[dougcollins]

Being banned from driving for a parking offence is fairly harsh.

[Clovius Boofus]

Being banned from driving for a parking offence is fairly harsh.

Must have some harsh parking legislation in Nigeria.

[wilks_bfc]

Know scams like these his play the percentages of getting a hit but people need to use some common sense

As well as the poorly worded text, how would a car parking company have your phone number?

[Juan Tanamera]

I paid the fine and sent a extra £20 by way of thanks for their courteous manner.

[Clovius Boofus]

I paid the fine and sent a extra £20 by way of thanks for their courteous manner.

At least you will sleep easier tonight knowing you won't get a driving ban.

[Rowls]

Anyone who passed their 11+ should be able to rumble this…

That's everybody under the age of 65 foxed then.

And 50% of everybody over 65

[fatboy47]

Looks kosher to me.

I've paid it. Best to be on the safe side.

[nonayclaret]

Lucks co-shire too mee two

[ClaretPete001]

There are actually some legal parking scams. I know at least one Parking Company who takes pictures on the roads around John Lennon Airport and then issues Parking fines up to the point of court proceedings....

The law around what constitutes parking is not that clear and clearly Liverpool Airport doesn't believe in Giving Peace a Chance.

[Clarets4me]

Know scams like these his play the percentages of getting a hit but people need to use some common sense ...As well as the poorly worded text, how would a car parking company have your phone number?

My point exactly, first thing that occurred to me !

[Stayingup]

I've received two texts, better worded than this poor effort and they had a phone number on them. +so international. The international code happened to ne Afghanistan. You have to laugh really.

[cbx750]

I got one today it started Dear car owner.

[cbx750]

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[Foshiznik]

Does anyone know the exchange rate for GBP to Ugandan Dollar?

[Volvoclaret]

If anyone has fallen for this type of scam please dont worry as I will pay back your money because I'm set to receive £25m from a Nigerian Prince once He's cashed my £500 cheque for handling fees.

[Bosscat]

If anyone has fallen for this type of scam please dont worry as I will pay back your money because I'm set to receive £25m from a Nigerian Prince once He's cashed my £500 cheque for handling fees.

Cheers VC

[Volvoclaret]

No problem your felineship.

[BabylonClaret]

I got hit with a parking scam at Manchester Airport. 8 quid to stop for 5 minutes to drop off.

Robbery

[Guppyspotter]

Got one today a few minutes after using the ringo app to pay for parking. Even worse it was my lad who used the app and I got the fine notice. Just put a fake plate into the didgt website to convince yourself this is a scam.

[Bosscat]

Got one today a few minutes after using the ringo app to pay for parking. Even worse it was my lad who used the app and I got the fine notice. Just put a fake plate into the didgt website to convince yourself this is a scam.

I'd rather report it than click on any links and risk it downloading malware to my phone/computer etc

[CaptJohn]

I've received a couple of these and I'm in the USA. Fair to say they are scams.

[Belial]

Had one from an Indian number telling me my car was parked in an illegal spot. I did check my driveway..just in case

[Commy]

My mother phoned me in a panic as she received one. It said the High Court would be prosecuting her if she didn't pay within today. High Court .

[dougcollins]

'We understand your occasional negligence' is a brilliant line.

I'm convinced.

[Guppyspotter]

I'd rather report it than click on any links and risk it downloading malware to my phone/computer etc

Sadly the parking meters here in Bristol use Ringo as the convenient method of payment for those who don't walk around with the requisite wheelbarrow of cash required to pay for parking in these parts.

[Blue Skies]

I first checked the car involved, which I haven't had since June and then typed random reg numbers in, it asked me to continue every time. Total scam