West Devon Borough Council (WDBC) has been made aware of a potential Parking Charge Notice (PCN) scam text message going around which leads to a copycat government website.
Copycat websites aim to earn your trust by mimicking official organisations and known brands, often government bodies, transport companies or couriers.
Typically, these scams charge you a fee for something you can do for free or tell you you’ve done something wrong and need to pay a fine to avoid further payments or even legal action.
Please be advised that WDBC will NOT notify residents of a PCN via text. A PCN will be either attached to your vehicle or sent to you via post. More information can be found on the WDBC website.
For your safety, avoid clicking on any links from unknown numbers. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of a text or letter, please contact WDBC for confirmation.
If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, report the matter to Action Fraud or call 0300 123 2040.