Elderly Drivers Are Targeted With Fake Fines

Another very useful security alert to be aware of folks. And again, we have the ever vigilant John, from Blacon, to thanks for another “heads up”. This time the scam is targeting elderly victims. Elderly drivers are targeted with fake fines.

Without further ado, here’s the alert John has provided.

Elderly Drivers Are Targeted With Fake Fines – What You Need To Know

“Action Fraud have received an increase in reports and intelligence where elderly victims are being targeted by individuals purporting to be police officers or traffic wardens.

The victims are being approached whilst parked in a car park and are told by the suspect that they have parked illegally or broken a speed limit and a photo has been taken of their car for ‘evidence’.

Victims are advised that they will face a substantial penalty fine unless they pay a smaller upfront fee immediately. Victims, who opt for paying the smaller penalty, will be directed to a parking meter and asked to enter their card and PIN.

These parking meters have been tampered with by the suspect in order to retain the card. Once the victim inserts their card and are asked for their PIN, the victims are shoulder surfed for their PIN by the suspect. Once victims input their PIN, the card is retained by the machine and victims are told by the suspect to seek help from the company who operates the parking meter or their bank.

Elderly Drivers Are Targeted With Fake Fines-What You Need To Do

If you are suspicious about the authenticity of the fine, do not pay it until you have verified it with your local council. Always shield your PIN from view when using an ATM machine, and never share your PIN with anyone. If your bank card is retained by an ATM machine, contact your bank immediately to inform them.

Message Sent By Action Fraud (Action Fraud, Administrator, National)”

Thanks again John for this very useful article. It goes without saying that if you can, pass this information on.

Chester Crimewatch

Fair do’s John has provided us with some excellent security alerts as well as this latest “elderly drivers are targeted with fake fines” message. If you’ve missed any of John’s other alerts, have a look HERE.

Stay alert as much as you can by keeping up to date with the many scams doing the rounds. You can find out more HERE of how you can be more aware.

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