Parking fine scam warning - Epping Forest District Council

Scammers love impersonating councils because people panic at the thought of fines and legal trouble. Always verify any parking notice by ringing the council directly using the number on their official website — never ring a number from the letter itself.

Stop and think before you act. If something feels urgent, threatening, or too good to be true — that urgency is the weapon. Scammers use pressure to override your judgement. Nothing is ever so urgent that you can't take five minutes to check, call back on a number you found yourself, or ask someone you trust.