17^th Dec, 2025
MOTORISTS across Warwickshire are urged to be on their guard against a parking text scam.
Fake phishing scam SMS text messages are being sent to residents across the county, posing as Penalty Charge Notice payment requests.
Warwickshire County Council says it does not send text messages about the payment of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and warns people not to click any links or part with any personal information.
WCC’s transport spokesperson Coun Jennifer Warren said: “We urge residents to stay alert to these scams. Never share your personal details for payment unless you are absolutely certain it is a trustworthy source. If you receive a text about a PCN, delete it. It is not from us.”
For clarification – penalty notices are issued by being placed on a vehicle’s windscreen, or sent by post if this isn’t possible.
Genuine penalty charge notices from Warwickshire County Council will start with ZQ.
 
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