RCMP warn public of texting scam involving speeding tickets

Next-generation 911 services — which would enable Canadians to send texts or video to emergency services — won’t be implemented for another two years. A person uses a cellphone in Ottawa on July 18, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Strathcona County RCMP say they have received a report of a text scam circulating in the area.

The text messages sent to the victim say their radar ticket is unpaid and provides a link to a website to make a payment.

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RCMP say to not click on the link or make any payments.

“(We) would like to remind the public that government and police organizations do not issue tickets via text messaging,” said a statement from RCMP. “If you receive any suspicious text messages, do not reply and do not click any links.”

If you think you may be a victim of this scheme, you can contact Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or here.