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Drivers Targeted With Fake Fines
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_*What you need to know*_
Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where
elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be
police officers or traffic wardens. The victims are being approached
whilst parked in a car park and are told by the suspect that they have
parked illegally or broken a speed limit and a photo has been taken of
their car for ‘evidence’.
Victims are advised that they will face a substantial penalty fine
unless they pay a smaller upfront fee immediately. Victims, who opt for
paying the smaller penalty, will be directed to a parking meter and
asked to enter their card and PIN. These parking meters have been
tampered with by the suspect in order to retain the card.
Once the victim inserts their card and are asked for their PIN, the
victims are shoulder surfed for their PIN by the suspect. Once victims
input their PIN, the card is retained by the machine and victims are
told by the suspect to seek help from the company who operates the
parking meter or their bank.
*_What you need to do_*
* If you are suspicious about the *_authenticity _*of the fine, do not
pay it until you have *_verified _*it with your local council.
* Always *_shield your PIN_* from view when using an ATM machine, and
*_never _*share your PIN with anyone.
* If your bank card is retained by an ATM machine, contact your
bank_*immediately* _to inform them.
*/Message Sent By/*
Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)
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