New scam text...

[Cozzer]

Well, new to me anyway.

Supposedly from the DVSA, advising that I haven't paid my "ticket in the stipulated time".
Car banned from the road from tomorrow, and my parking ticket will be transferred to the court.

Interestingly, it appears that the DVSA has moved location and are using a German *.de address, together with a 07960 prefix 'phone number.
I knew there was a bit of a stink about civil servants working from home these days, but hadn't realised that we'd outsourced stuff to folk abroad.....

 

[Pedronicus]

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dvsa-issues-warning-about-parking-fine-scam-text-messages

 

[Mel769]

Had this text to my work phone yesterday; now deleted and number blocked. It said something like I've failed to pay a ticket ad will get in trouble if I dont reply: well I deleted it so they can go take a hike.

 

[newbiegirl]

Well, new to me anyway.

Supposedly from the DVSA, advising that I haven't paid my "ticket in the stipulated time".
Car banned from the road from tomorrow, and my parking ticket will be transferred to the court.

Interestingly, it appears that the DVSA has moved location and are using a German *.de address, together with a 07960 prefix 'phone number.
I knew there was a bit of a stink about civil servants working from home these days, but hadn't realised that we'd outsourced stuff to folk abroad.....

I GOT THAT ONE TOO!

 

[Fitzroy]

haha, I would have assumed a scam as the DVSA is incorrect, rather than the DVLA. Turns out I am incorrect and there are two different departments. Everyday is a school day.

 

[Cozzer]

haha, I would have assumed a scam as the DVSA is incorrect, rather than the DVLA. Turns out I am incorrect and there are two different departments. Everyday is a school day.

Did you spot the bit about thanking you for your cooperation?!

They might be scumbags, but at least they're polite....