A scam hitting motorists across the North West has made its way into Oldham, the council has warned. Fake text messages claiming to be from the DVSA are being used to defraud drivers, who are falsely told they owe money for parking fines.
A warning issued by a council spokesperson said: “People have been receiving fraudulent text messages and emails falsely claiming they’ve been issued with a parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). READ NEXT: Incredible aerial footage shows the true scale of Gorton fire with huge plumes of smoke billowing from blaze “These messages appear authentic, using a copy of the council’s payment page and the GOV logo, but the ‘pay now’ button links to a scam website. “Please stay cautious and do not click any suspicious links.
Always verify PCN notices directly through the official council website.” The DVSA has confirmed that the message is fraudulent. "DVSA does not issue or deal with parking fines," the agency clarified in a statement.
In the last weeks, Oldham residents have shared screenshots of the scam on social media, asking community groups to weigh in on whether or not they were real.
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