NW Nottingham Knockers/Fake stickers and QR Codes

Further to my message just now I thought I would explain further about Nottingham Knockers:

Their name may be associated with the city of Nottingham, but this group can still target anywhere across the country.

They take the form of young men who descend on an area together in a car or a van. They normally arrive with a large bag of cleaning or sometimes gardening products each and a plan to go door to door in search of cash sales. Whilst selling at the doorstep - although not illegal but they should have a pedlar's licence but are known for their aggressive behaviour and premium price tags of poor quality.

They often claim they are ex- offenders trying to make a living and may carry a mocked up ID Card. Remember if they are uninvited you do not need to answer the door, if you do answer then make sure ( if you have one) put the door chain on if not say you are not interested and firmly close the door. If they do become aggressive you can inform them, you are calling the police. They seem to make a quick exit!

Fake Stickers and QR Codes.

There has been recently some fake stickers and QR codes being placed over contactless card readers on ticket machine in car parks. When drivers tap to pay for parking, the machine shows “card declined” but by then the card details may already be compromised.

The scam causes several issues for victims as they end up giving their money  to scammers and giving them their card details.

It can also lead to parking fines as victims fail to pay the correct parking fare via the correct channels.

Three signs to note it is a genuine parking notice:

A genuine parking fine will always come in writing and be left on your windscreen, or handed to you in person, or arrive in the post.

There are three types of fines you may receive:

1. A penalty charge notice issued by the council.

2. A fixed penalty notice issued by the police usually linked to an offence such a speeding.

3. A parking charge notice issued by a private company.

It is worth remembering that parking charge notices " are not technically fines they are invoices for breaking paring rules.

Stay safe.

 Val