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Some versions of the messages contain fake information regarding the police officer who allegedly issued the ticket, the presiding judge and the court clerk.
If you get a text claiming to be from a Saskatchewan provincial court, saying you have an unpaid traffic ticket, RCMP say it’s a scam.
In a recent news release, police said they have been getting a “cluster” of reports about the text messaging scam, particularly from the Indian Head area east of Regina and the Carnduff area in the province’s southeast.
“The messages claim that recipients have an outstanding traffic citation, and direct individuals to click a link and submit payment online, falsely identifying the sender as the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan,” RCMP said.
Some versions of the text messages also contain fake information regarding the police officer who allegedly issued the ticket, the presiding judge and the court clerk.
The messages warn the recipient that if they don’t appear in court at a set date and time, an warrant for their arrest will be issued, they’ll have their license suspended and car impounded, and their wages will be garnished.
The text provides a link for people to click to “resolve” the matter.
“Officers have noted the messages originated from a phone number using a ‘+21’ area code. Please note that these messages are not legitimate,” RCMP said.
Police suggest blocking the scammers phone number and keeping records of the text. Recipients are reminded not to send any money or gift cards.
RCMP encourage anyone who may have been a victim of this scam to contact their local detachment.
Earlier this month, the Saskatoon Police Service issued an updated media release about a similar “ongoing text message scam.” Both police services advise people who have received the messages, but have not been victimized, to file a report with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC).
On its website, the CAFC said the information it collects is shared with local law enforcement. The centre adds the information collected can also help with cyber crime forecasting, education and prevention efforts.
People looking to make a report can do so online or by calling 1-888-495-8501.
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