Somerset Council is warning that fraudulent text messages about unpaid parking fines have been sent to Somerset residents.
The council are reminding the public that the council does not text residents with parking fines (PCN). If you receive one of these texts, it is not from Somerset Council and may be a scam.
If you are unsure if the text is real, contact us to check if you have any outstanding parking fines.
Do not click any links or input any personal information.
Somerset Council is working to raise awareness of the scam to help our residents stay informed and updated.
Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to 7726. This free-of-charge short code enables your provider to investigate the text.
Councillor Richard Wilkins, Lead Member for Transport and Digital, said: “Everyone needs to be alert to scams and this one that has come to our attention. If you are unsure, contact us to check if you have any unpaid parking fines.
“We would also urge anyone who receives a text like this to report crime by calling the police on 101 or reporting it to the National Cyber Security Centre or Action Fraud”.
Take part in the 2024 Resident Survey
Somerset Council has launched a new consultation to ask local people for their views on where they live and the services the council provides.
The 2024 Resident Survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and the results will be used measure progress against Somerset’s priorities and shape future services.
Cllr Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council, said:
“We set out to be a listening council and are proud of our record of taking on board the views of our residents before setting policy and making decisions."
“This is the first Resident Survey since Somerset Council began in April 2023 so please do take a few minutes to take part and have your say. The results will help us understand how we are meeting your needs, which is really important as we aim to improve in
the future.”
You can take part in the Resident
Survey online. Paper copies can also be printed on request at Somerset libraries. The survey closes on Monday 21 October.
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