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BBC News
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Knowsley: Council warning over scam parking fine messages
Drivers in Merseyside have been targeted by scam text messages requesting online payments for parking fines, a council has said. Knowsley Council issued a warning to motorists across the borough after being made aware of the fraudulent messages, saying the authority would never contact people by text message in relation to a parking fine. The council warned anyone who received the messages not to respond or click on any of the links within them. It said: "Contact the organisation directly – go online and use the details on their official website and report the suspicious email to Action Fraud." The DVLA in April revealed almost 20,000 customers had called their contact centre in 2024 to report fraudulent activity, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The driving agency said it had "never been more important for motorists to be vigilant and aware" of how to recognise fraudulent emails, texts, websites and calls. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
CTV News
9 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Quebec woman says scammers mimicked RBC, taking $15,000 in a convincing fraud
A Quebec woman says scammers posing as RBC representatives drained thousands from her business account in a convincing fraud.
Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Fake IPT solar tender leaves Terengganu trader almost RM1m in the red
KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — A trader in Terengganu has lost RM932,300 after allegedly falling victim to a scam syndicate involving a fake tender to supply solar power generator equipment to a non-existent of higher learning institution. According to Kosmo!, the 52-year-old man lodged a police report at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters last night after realising he had been duped. Kuala Terengganu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor said the owner of a construction and supply company was first contacted by a suspect — claiming to be a representative of a state-owned institution — via WhatsApp on May 28. 'The victim was offered what was claimed to be a closed tender to supply and deliver Eco Flow portable power generators to the institution. 'Interested, he sent over his company's details to the suspect,' Azli told Kosmo! today. Azli said the trader subsequently made eight transactions into two bank accounts provided by the suspect, using both company funds and his personal savings. 'He was shocked to discover it was a scam after checking with the institution's management in Kemaman, who confirmed that no such tender had ever existed,' he added. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
CTV News
13 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Sault utility warns of text scam about upcoming power disruption
PUC Services Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie is alerting the public, especially those in the real estate industry, about a scam involving text messages falsely claiming to be from a PUC field technician. (File) PUC Services Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie is alerting the public, especially those in the real estate industry, about a scam involving text messages falsely claiming to be from a PUC field technician. 'These messages typically warn of an upcoming service disconnection and may request a response or follow-up call,' PUC said in a news release Friday. Poor grammar, odd area code 'PUC would like to clarify that we do not send text messages regarding service disconnections. Scammers would likely use deceptive tactics to trick recipients into responding.' The messages often have poor spelling or unusual grammar, PUC said, display out-of-province area codes such as 718 and may reference incorrect or mismatched property addresses. Anyone who receives such a message should not respond in any way. Instead, customers are asked to contact PUC to verify a message at 705-759-6500 or email 'PUC urges everyone to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity,' the release said.
BBC News
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Parking: Drivers urged to look out for fake RingGo QR code scam
Police are urging motorists to be cautious after an increase in reports of QR code scams for car stickers are placed over legitimate QR codes on parking meters and signage, directing users to a fake website which is then used to steal personal and financial City Council confirmed to BBC News NI that it had removed a sticker from a pay and display machine in one of their car parks on Thursday Ulster and Ards and North Down Borough Council have also issued warnings about scams relating to the RingGo app. Last year, some of Northern Ireland's councils introduced a new cashless payment system for some of its pay and display car parks through apps like RingGo. A statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it had received reports of drivers entering their credit card details into the fake portals, leading to unauthorised transactions."It's important that the public are aware of these scams and what they can do to avoid being a victim," it say they are continuing to work with councils and private car park operations to find and remove the fake stickers. How can I avoid the QR code scam? Following a surge in reports, police have issued the following advice to help motorists determine whether the QR code is legitimate:Inspect the code carefully, ensuring there are no signs of tampering or other stickers being placed on top. If you're unsure, enter the website URL manuallyUse the official parking apps instead of accessing the website via the QR codeCheck the website domain matches and ensure it is secure by looking out for https:// at the beginning of the URLReport anything suspicious to the police or parking provider immediately
