Glasgow’s Parking Fine Fiasco: Beware of Scammers Texting Bogus Penalties!

Glasgow residents, beware: fake parking fine notices are making the rounds via text. The city council, backed by cyber sleuths, confirms this is a scam exploiting disrupted services. Remember, Glasgow never texts for fines. If you’re asked for banking details, it’s a scam, not a ticket. Stay savvy and avoid these parking pitfalls!

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You know it’s serious when even parking fines are getting cyber-scammed! Glasgow residents, it’s time to put your phone in a cone of shame for texting back to these fraudsters. The city’s internet services might be down, but the humor in this absurd parking fine text scam is sky-high. Next time you receive a text about your parking fines, remember – the council would rather send a carrier pigeon than shoot you a text message. Stay vigilant, and don’t let these tech tricksters take you for a ride!

Key Points:

  • Glasgow residents targeted by fake parking fine texts.
  • Local council confirms it’s a scam amid ongoing cyber-incident.
  • City’s online services, including parking payments, currently disrupted.
  • No financial data compromised during the attack.
  • Scams leveraging parking fines are part of a growing trend.

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