SOMERSET residents are being warned about a scam text telling people to pay for a parking penalty charge notice (PCN). 

PCN are left on vehicles if the correct parking charge has not been paid and notices are not sent via text. 

A Somerset Council spokesperson said: “We’ve been made aware that some people may have received a text message saying that they have a parking PCN to pay. 

“This is a scam. Please ignore and delete these texts – don’t click the link and don’t make any payment. 

“PCNs are left on vehicles if drivers have not paid the correct charge for parking, and instructions on how the charge should be paid are contained on the attached documentation.” 

The scam text will look something like this: