Is this a scam?

Adur & Worthing Police

Good Morning Resident,

You receive this email:

GOV. UK: A Penalty Notice has been issued in relation to a speeding offence. View your notice and make payment online to avoid further action.

Key facts:

The email appears to come from GOV.UK.

It uses official branding and legal-sounding language.

A reference number is provided to make it look legitimate.

No details of the alleged offence are included such as the date, time or location.

The message creates urgency by suggesting further action may be taken if you don't respond.

Would you click the link?

What would make you question whether this message is genuine.

( Do not click the link)