No Parking Notice Text Message Scam Scamming - Fraud 1 1 16 1 Mar 16, 2026 2026-03-16T07:08:17-05:00 Mar 16, 2026 2026-03-16T07:11:37-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) If you have received a text message regarding a "No Parking Notice" or "Parking Violation Notice," it is almost certainly a scam. Legitimate government agencies, such as the DMV or local councils, do not typically issue parking tickets or demand payment via text message. How to Identify ScamUrgency & Pressure: Threats of further action or increased fines if not paid immediately.Suspicious Links: Links often look like .gov sites but are fake (e.g., pay-pcn-gov.com).Lack of Details: Missing vehicle location, time, or specific identifying information.Unusual Payment Methods: Requests to pay via gift cards.Received a ScamDo Not Reply: Do not engage with the scammers.Do Not Click Links: Clicking can lead to phishing websites that steal data.Forward to 7726: Use the free scam reporting service.Report to Action Fraud: Report the incident to official fraud authorities.If you are concerned about a potential fine, contact your local council or parking authority directly through their official website, not through the link in the text message.