Home Office Parking Fine Scam
We are aware of numerous reports from people in Wokingham who are reporting receiving a message from the Home Office claiming they have an outstanding penalty charge for parking. The message includes details of the fine and a link to pay.
They are then asked to click on a link and pay a fine.
DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK OR MAKE PAYMENT.
The Home Office will not contact you about a parking charge, they are a Government body who primarily deal with immigration, security and law and order in England and Wales.
- Never click on links or make payments from unsolicited messages.
- If in doubt contact the named body independently of any contact details the message provides.
- Check the ‘from’ email address it’ll often be odd looking.
Report a Scam
If you report scams such as this we can do more to trace source and make others aware. Report to either of the below:
The Citizens Advice Consumer Service
Online via their online reporting form
Telephone: 03454 04 05 06
(All these reports are forwarded to Trading Standards)
Action Fraud, the UK national fraud office
Online via their online fraud reporting tool
Telephone: 0300 123 2040
