CAZ payment to a scam website

pathe

Hi, I'm looking for some advice after a recent trip to Birmingham City centre. I paid the required CAZ and payment cleared from my bank as expected.  However,  today I have received 2 fixed notice penalties for non-payment. Having checked my bank I sew I've paid but on further examination it seems i have paid via a scam website, I didn't scrutinise the website as it was the first one that popped up. Clearly my error but will I be liable to pay these fines as I genuinely did 'pay' the required fees.
I have now reported said website to the official bodies but just can't afford to pay both these fines.
Any advice is welcome and thank you I  advance.

KeithP

But you paid the wrong people.

If you go into Sainsbury's and and buy a new coat but forget to pick it up once the security tag is removed, that doesn't mean you can go into Tesco and take away a similar coat without paying Tesco for it.

Of course you needed to pay whoever provided you with the service. You didn't do that.

Le_Kirk

Any help from your bank?

BlueonBlue

I was wondering if they used a credit card to pay ?

I would certainly contact the bank and ask for advice such as.... is a charge back possible etc .....then visit the bank in person but not sure if this fits your situation so would ask ?

pathe

Thank you for all replies, much appreciated.  Payment was with a bank card andHalifax have refunded the money paid I have raised a dispute but fully expecting to get nowhere with this. 

Half_way

Have you cancelled your credit card/bank card and asked for a new one with a new number?

KeithP said:

But you paid the wrong people.

If you go into Sainsbury's and and buy a new coat but forget to pick it up once the security tag is removed, that doesn't mean you can go into Tesco and take away a similar coat without paying Tesco for it.

Of course you needed to pay whoever provided you with the service. You didn't do that.

There could be a workaround, if you can appeal this, the ftla site may be able to help more with this as you have been a victim of fraud

pathe

Thank you Half_Way, yes cancelled my card just in case and bank has stopped any unauthorised payments.
Google gives mixed advice, as a victim of fraud they advise you don't have to pay hence my original query on here.
Thank you

Coupon-mad

pathe said:

Thank you Half_Way, yes cancelled my card just in case and bank has stopped any unauthorised payments.
Google gives mixed advice, as a victim of fraud they advise you don't have to pay hence my original query on here.
Thank you

Yep, but FTLA forum can help you.

pathe

Thank you Half_way & Coupon-mad the ftla was a good shout. Thanks again

fisherjim

I think your best bet is to grovel to them explaining exactly what happened, but ftla is the place, but Birmingham is broke they want every penny they can get!