Thursday, 8 May 2025

Parking fine scams recirculate

The 'parking fines scam' message continues to circulate as a phoney, but convincing, text about a non-existent unpaid fine, with a link to a dodgy website.

A text from a random number claims there's an unpaid parking fine that you need to pay immediately. Take a look at the example and see the four steps you can take to spot a dodgy link.

Don't get caught out

Source: Which? (06 May 2025)

How to avoid identity theft

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