Scammers are sending fake text messages to residents across Kent about parking fine charges that don’t exist. The messages have prompted both Kent Police and councils to alert households to the crime – but how easy is it to spot the scam and what happens if you get caught out? Lauren Abbott explains Fraudsters are impersonating workers from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency telling people they have an outstanding parking penalty charge. The ‘very convincing’ messages, which the DVSA says are being circulated widely, warn that people risk being banned from driving, will have to pay more m…
