The Saskatoon Police Service is warning the public about a new scam targeting Saskatchewan cellphones.
According to a police release, the text message tells people their vehicle was caught speeding by a camera and offers the person a chance to pay the ticket online.
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The Saskatoon Police Service said it will never send a text message regarding payments of any kind and residents should ignore the text and block the number.
Residents who might have fallen victim to a scam or fraud can report it to the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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