Original title: Don’t pay a fake parking fine – four ways to protect yourself from scams
Don’t pay a fake parking fine – four ways to protect yourself from scams 5 hours ago Share Save Yasmin Rufo Share Save Getty Images Fake texts about unpaid tickets and tampered machines that secretly steal your card details are two common parking scams Fresh warnings have been issued by police forces and councils across the country after a rise in parking scams over the summer. From fake text messages about unpaid tickets to tampered car park machines that secretly steal your card details, fraudsters are becoming increasingly creative. BBC scams expert Nick Stapleton told Morning Live there are easy ways you can protect yourself so you don’t fall victim to some of the most common tricks. 1. Check your fine has these three details Getty Images Parking fines are either left on your windscreen, handed to you in person or sent in the post Genuine parking notices always contain certain details. “Real parking fines will include vehicle registration, the time of the offence and the location i