DVSA Warns Drivers About Parking Scam Texts

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has issued a warning to motorists about a new scam circulating via text message.

The fraudulent messages claim that drivers have received a parking fine and must pay a fee to avoid further action.

Dvsa notice for you: You have a parking penalty charge due on 2024/9/30. If you do not pay your fine on time, Your car may be banned from driving, you might haeve to pay more, or you could be taken to court. Please enter your license plate in the link after reading the information, Check and pay parcking penatly charge. Thank you again for your copperation. Dvsa.

The scam texts often include a link to a fake website that appears to be official. Once clicked, the site prompts victims to enter their personal and financial information, which can then be used for identity theft or financial fraud.

What to do if you received a message

You can report scam text messages to the National Cyber Security Centre.

Report a scam text message.

You do not need to contact DVSA if you have received the text message.

If you’ve responded to a scam text message

If you’ve been tricked into sharing personal information with a scammer, you can take immediate steps to protect yourself.

Find out what to do if you think you’ve shared personal information.

If you’ve lost money or have been hacked as a result of responding to a suspicious text message, report it at www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040