DRIVERS are being warned of a parking scam in the districts car parks.
Two incidents of the parking scam has been reported by motorists who parked in two of the Epping Forest District Council car parks.
Drivers were approached by a man offering assistance with using the pay and display ticket machine. The suspect told the motorist to pay by card and then claimed the credit card had been captured by the machine.
It is believed that in one of the incidents, a female accomplice distracted the motorists while the scammer made off with the card.
A council spokesman said: "Enforcement officers who work in our car parks all wear uniforms with an NSL logo on them and carry ID and equipment for issuing parking tickets.
"We urge all EFDC car park users not to engage with anyone who offers to assist with paying for parking. If you are approached by someone, even if they have some form of ID, do not give them your card.
"No parking attendant will ever ask you for your credit card to pay for parking. Call the Police immediately or ask someone for help you call the police or EFDC Customer Contact Centre on 01992 564000."
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