Menu

Topics

Connect

Comments

Comments closed.

Due to the sensitive and/or legal subject matter of some of the content on globalnews.ca, we reserve the ability to disable comments from time to time.

Please see our Commenting Policy for more.

City of Toronto warns of text message scam asking people to pay speeding fines

The City of Toronto is warning residents of scam text messages being sent out. City of Toronto / Facebook

The City of Toronto is warning of scam text messages that are being sent out asking individuals to settle speeding fines.

Story continues below advertisement

The City posted a warning on its Facebook page Tuesday, advising the public of the “fraudulent” messages.

“Be aware of potential scams. Do not provide personal info or click on suspicious links,” the post said.

Individuals who receive a speeding charge can settle it in the various ways outlined on the City’s website.

This isn’t the first time the City is warning of scam texts being sent out claiming to be from the City of Toronto.

In April, the City issued another alert for a similar scheme involving messages asking residents to pay parking fines.

“The City doesn’t send text messages or email reminders about parking tickets, or issue reminders through a third party,” City spokesperson Brad Ross said at the time.

Story continues below advertisement

“If you or someone you know gets one of these, don’t click on any links. Delete it.”

Advertisement

You are viewing an Accelerated Mobile Webpage.

View Original Article