Parking challans in cities are increasing. Recently, a big case has come up in Britain. In which people are suddenly sent a text message of penalty charge notice. In this, a link is given for payment and through this link, scams banks steal details and vehicle registration numbers. Many times, the message is also threatened that if the payment is not made immediately, the license will be suspended, there will be a court case or your credit score will be bad.
How does scam work in parking?
Scamsers’ messages seem very official about the scam in parking. In this, information like notice number and issuing authority is given. Click on Link, bank details and vehicle information are sought. Experts say that the city council never sends challan through technology messages. The real challan is sent to the location of the city council high street, or in parking, on the wrong way. Apart from this, the real penalty charge notice is sent by private parking companies or land prisoners.
How to identify fake notice?
Scammers are now using fake messages with QR code and schemeing devices in parking machines. Experts say that the name and number of the sender to identify fake messages carefully look carefully. If you have a strange URL or spelling mistake in the link, be cautious. In the real notice, the registration number of the vehicle, the time and place of the violence are clearly written. If any of these information disappears, then understand that it is fake.
What to do if you also come to the parking scam message?
If you also get such fake challan messages, then experts recommend not to click on any link. Also, do not give your bank or personal details to scammers. If you have a little doubt, then contact the city council directly or login to the parking app and check the information.
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