CALGARY – Police are warning Calgarians not to be scammed by fake traffic tickets sent via email.
On Monday, two people contacted police to say they had received emails claiming they had been caught on camera committing a traffic offence.
One victim said the email asked them to click on a link, which police believe would have contained a virus, while the other email suggested the victim would be reported to police if they did not pay a fine.
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Both victims were able to recognize the emails were fake.
The Calgary Police Service said Thursday it does not issue traffic violations via email. All automated summons for traffic violations are mailed to vehicle owners and contain images of the offence.
Anyone who has lost money or provided personal information as a result of this scam is asked to call Calgary police or contact Crime Stoppers.