beware of the network of scams on the internet for the purchase of vignettes
1uh March 2022 marks the launch of the ZFE in Toulouse. Its implementation involves the purchase of Crit’Air sticker, which will be compulsory for circular in the city, and this, without condition of age of the vehicle.
From today, trucks, vans and vans are affected by the measure and must therefore carry these vignettes. However, a network ofscams has established itself around this precious sesame.
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Vignettes at full price
On the official government website, the initial amount of Crit’Air vignettes is 3.70 euro. However, many private sites also offer the sale of these thumbnails for 16 times more expensive ! Or… €59.90. This is the case of the site”vignette-pollution.org” which justifies this price with this message: “Our service saves you time and simplifies the procedure for obtaining your document.”
Sponsored scam sites
When one types “vignette crit’air achat Toulouse” in a search engine, the Internet user unfortunately does not come across the government site first. Fraudulent sites have thus sponsored their page to appear in the first lines of search suggestions. This is the case of “vignette-pollution.net“or”vignette-critair.com“.
To avoid spending a large sum of money in vain, there are a few things to check before making any transaction. In the two sites mentioned above, this sentence to be checked is mentioned: “You request the immediate performance of the service and acknowledge that as such, you will not be able to exercise your right of withdrawal in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 121-8 of the consumer code.”
A clue that suggests a possible scam at the end of the click!
For the purchase of vignette, it is therefore advisable to go to the ministry’s secure site: www.certificat-air.gouv.fr.
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