Published on: 30 October 2024
A warning has been shared over text scam claiming to be from Parkingeye.
The company has said it does not send out text messages to anyone facing a Parking Charge Notice (PCN).
Parkingeye has issued a message to urge people to not fall for a scam. It involves a text message claiming a fine is owed.
The company manages the charges for our car parks. It has shared details to warn of a scam which is thought to be in operation across the UK.
People receive a text message saying they have a Parking Charge Notice (PCN). It states they need to pay or else their vehicle will be seized.
Parkingeye has said anyone who gets such a text should not click on any link.
They should also forward the text on to 7726. This text is free and is a scheme run by most mobile phone providers to report suspicious messages.
That service will then investigate the message and arrange to block or ban the sender.
An image shared by Parkingeye of an example scam message.
