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Durham drivers warned about parking scams

Mark Moran
29 October 2024
Example of a scam text (Durham County Council)
Example of a scam text (Durham County Council)

 

Drivers in Durham are being sent text messages asking them to pay parking fines, which then direct them to a fake government website.

One involves a text message demanding money, while another uses QR codes to direct users to fraudulent pages online.

The text messages impersonate a council and ask the recipient to pay a penalty charge notice (PCN) within 28 days or face further fines and prosecution.

Parking fine texts

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