Scam warning: Fake 'Parking Penalty Charge Notice' (PCN) text messages
📣📣 Scam warning: Fake 'Parking Penalty Charge Notice' (PCN) text messages
Today, residents have been receiving text messages claiming to be from Telford & Wrekin Council, advising them to pay PCNs via a link sent to them.
❌ We will never
Send a text message asking you to pay a PCN.
If you receive a text message
❌ DO NOT make any payment and do not provide your bank details.
✅ Delete the text message
If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, report the matter to Action Fraud at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ or call 0300 123 2040.
You can report scam websites to the National Cyber Security Centre and texts can be forwarded to 7726.
PCNs are issued on the spot by Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers or by post with details provided by the DVLA.