If you’ve recently received a text message claiming you have an "outstanding parking transaction" with RingGo, don't panic—and do not click the link.
A convincing new SMS scam is circulating across the UK, targeting motorists with fake unpaid parking fee notices designed to steal personal and financial details. Here is everything you need to know about how this scam works and how to protect yourself.
What the Scam Text Looks Like
The scam text attempts to create a false sense of urgency regarding late fees and administrative processing.
Scam Message Text:
"RingGo – Outstanding Parking Transaction Reminder
We identified an unpaid parking transaction during recent parking record reconciliation. Resolving this outstanding amount early avoids continuous late charges and extended administrative processing.
Access our official website, submit your vehicle registration number, check parking session logs and complete payment.
Official website link: https://ringgoiy-co[.]top/uk
(Simply reply with “Y”, then close this message and reopen it to activate the link. If the link still does not work, please copy it and paste it directly into Safari.)
Please settle payment soon to prevent further administrative processing as stated in our parking terms and conditions.
Thank you for your cooperation. RingGo Customer Services"
Red Flags to Watch Out For
While the formal language might look official at first glance, several clear warning signs give it away:
Suspicious Web Address (URL): The legitimate RingGo website is ringgo.co.uk. The scam message directs you to a fake domain (
ringgoiy-co.top), which is designed to clone the real login page and harvest your card details.The "Reply Y" Trick: Asking recipients to reply with a letter "Y" or a number is a common trick used by scammers to bypass automated spam filters on modern smartphones.
Vague Details: The text does not mention your actual vehicle registration, where you allegedly parked, or the specific date of the charge.
Urgency and Threats: Threatening "continuous late charges" is a standard high-pressure tactic used to make people act before thinking.
What to Do If You Receive This Text
Do not click the link or copy it into your browser.
Do not reply to the text message (even with "Y").
Delete the message immediately.
Verify directly: If you are genuinely unsure whether you owe a parking fee, open the official RingGo app installed on your phone or go directly to ringgo.co.uk by typing the address yourself.
How to Report It in the UK
Help stop these scammers by reporting the message:
Forward the SMS to 7726: This is a free UK reporting service run by Ofcom. Forwarding suspicious texts helps mobile network operators investigate and block fraudulent numbers.
Report to Report Fraud: You can report scam texts and phishing attempts online to Report Fraud (the UK’s national fraud reporting center) or forward suspicious texts to 7726..
Stay safe on the roads—and on your phone! Feel free to share this post with friends and family who use cashless parking apps.



