City of Winnipeg warning about parking ticket text scam

A parking ticket is seen in Winnipeg in an undated image. Uploaded on Aug. 8, 2025. (CTV News Winnipeg)

The City of Winnipeg is warning the public over scam text messages about outstanding parking fines, according to a news release.

The city said it is aware of someone sending scam text messages and impersonating the Winnipeg Parking Authority.

“Residents are reminded that while Winnipeg Parking Authority does not send out text messages, our collections agency, CBV Collection Services Ltd., sends text message reminders to those with outstanding fines,” said the city.

The release said valid texts from the city’s collections agency may contain links for payment and always direct the recipient to “call Wpg311 to validate.”

Anyone who receives a text message regarding outstanding parking fines and is unsure if it’s valid should contact 311.