Residents in targeted areas receive fraudulent text messages claiming to be from local councils demanding non-existent fine payments.
Residents in Wiltshire, Swindon, Telford and Wrekin, St Helens, and Southend are being targeted by a parking fine scam via fraudulent text messages. These messages falsely claim to be from local councils, demanding payment for non-existent fines. All councils involved have stated they do not contact drivers by text for fines and urge recipients to ignore these messages, avoid sharing personal information, and report the scams to relevant authorities.
September 10, 2024
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