Fake Parking Fine Texts: How Real Penalty Charge Notices Arrive

Scam texts claiming you owe a parking fine are being sent to drivers across the UK. This course explains how genuine penalty charge notices (PCNs) are actually issued, the signs of a fake text, and what to do if you receive one or have already paid.

This course gives general information about UK rules and official guidance as at October 2026. It is not legal, financial or medical advice. Rules can change and can differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so always check the official sources listed. Tutwoo is not connected to or endorsed by any organisation mentioned.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.