Letchworth motorists have been warned about fake ULEZ signs when driving to London

They display QR codes taking people to fraudulent ULEZ payment sites, explicit adult content - and even the theme tune to The Wombles.

Herts County Council has underlined to drivers across the county that when driving to the capital, that official Transport for London (TfL) signs in London do not contain QR codes - while payment for entering the zone in a non-compliant vehicle is made via the TfL website.

Councillor Phil Bibby, Executive Member for Highways and Transport said: "Scammers will always find new ways to try and con people out of their hard-earned money, and using fake ULEZ signage to direct people to fraudulent sites seems to be the latest wheeze.

"We urge drivers or pedestrians not to access the QR codes on these signs and to report them to us if they see them as they go about theirday-to-dayy lives."