Ever received a cryptic group text about penalties and traffic tickets from a foreign number? This setup screams scam—adding you to an unsolicited chat with strangers is a classic tactic to build false urgency around fake fines. The UK reference to a NZ resident who doesn't even drive seals it as bogus. Don't engage; block the number immediately and report it to your carrier or authorities like Netsafe in NZ. Forward the message to 7726 for spam flagging. Scammers prey on confusion, so verify any real claims directly with official sources, never through unsolicited contacts. Stay vigilant to protect your info.
Got tossed into a group chat with unknown folks who sent a notice about “penalties starting July 21” and claimed I had an outstanding traffic ticket. Since I’m in NZ, the message claims a UK location, and I don’t even own a car, it’s clearly a scam—what a ripoff.
