City of York Council is warning drivers to stay vigilant after residents are reporting a parking ticket scam.
A parking scam involving fake Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) has targeted people in recent weeks.
Scammers send text messages claiming the recipient has had a parking ticket. They urge them to click a link which leads to a fake Government website. Recipients are asked to give their details and pay the fine.
The Council never texts PCNs to people. They are fixed to a vehicle, occasionally given to the driver or posted.
PCNs that arrive in any other way should be treated with suspicion; links should not be clicked and personal or payment information should not be shared.
Councillor Katie Lomas, Executive Member for Equality and Inclusion and with portfolio for fraud at City of York Council, said: “If you receive a parking fine by text or email, please do not go to the link. Do not give any of your personal or banking details. Instead, please report this to Veritau.”
If you suspect fraud please report it to Veritau via 0800 9179 247 or fraud@york.gov.uk.
For more information on paying a parking fine, please visit https://www.york.gov.uk/PayPCN