Residents warned over parking scam text messages

Published: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Wandsworth Council have been made aware of scam messages being sent to residents asking for PCN payments. 

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Residents are being warned to be on their guard against a scam text message relating to the payment of an outstanding parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). 

We will never send a text message asking you to pay a PCN. 

If you receive a text message do not make any payment or provide your bank details and delete the text message. 

If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, report the matter online to Action Fraud or call 0300 123 2040. 

To make an official payment, you can find out more information here: Pay a PCN - Wandsworth Borough Council

 

An example of a parking scam text message