A new type of scam

lionking2022

Not sure if folks here have seen this before, but I just got an SMS, iMessage to be precise from ParkingEye letting me know that they are they are more interested in ensuring I make the right payment rather them tacking on additional fees 🤣.

Pasting the message as received. I am redacting the payment link in case someone accidentally clicks on it. Let me know if sharing the actual link is helpful.

ParkingEye – Outstanding Balance Reminder

There is an outstanding balance linked to your recent parking activity. Timely payment will help reduce the likelihood of additional fees and ensure smooth access to future parking services.

To view your parking session details and complete your payment, please visit our official website below and enter your vehicle registration number.

https://eyeparking.xxxxx.xxx/com

（Simply reply with “Y”, then close the SMS and reopen it to activate the link. If the link still does not work, please copy it and paste it directly into Safari.）

To avoid further administrative processing or any additional actions in accordance with our parking terms and conditions, please complete payment at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your cooperation.

ParkingEye Customer Services

Guess these scammers realized how unregulated this industry is and why not get on the bandwagon!!

Here are screenshots of what happens when you click on the link

alanjuk

I've seen this posted elsewhere and I believe that it is a scam. The clue is that the link starts with eyeparking as opposed to parkingeye.

kaMelo

It's not really new, it looks like the classic copy a genuine website but use your own domain address to scam people.

As always, people should read very carefully the web address (URL) in full up to the first / to ensure you are in the right place. For example, this forum URL https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/

In the example pictures you show above, what is the URL up to the first / ?

James_Poisson

• Note how they state ParkingEye customer service whereas their logo always uses lower case after the P
• How would they even get your mobile number to send you a text anyway if you just parked at one of their managed car parks, but of course if a scammer send 1000 of these out it only needs 10 to respond to get them hooked and that £7 turns into a clear out of their bank account.
• The web address (https//eyeparking) is as stated not correct.

And of course Parking Eye are a fake inflated charge company, not a benevolent; oh look you didn't pay the landowner his dues company we'll help you out with that to save you money and pass it on!

Needs reporting to Action Fraud!