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DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages

Mark Moran
23 September 2024
Example of fake message
Example of fake message

 

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges.

The text messages warn people that they have a ‘parking penalty charge’, and that if they do not pay on time, that they might: be banned from driving; have to pay more; or be taken to court.

DVSA does not issue or deal with parking fines.

The text message reads:

Dvsa notice for you: You have a parking penalty charge due on 2024/9/30. If you do...

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