City of Peterborough Warns Residents of Possible Text Message Scam Involving Unpaid Fines

The City of Peterborough is warning residents of a potential text message scam after receiving multiple calls from residents reporting that they have received text/SMS messages regarding unpaid or outstanding parking tickets or speeding fines.

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The City does not use text messaging to communicate about parking tickets or fines related to the Provincial Offences Act.

Residents are reminded never to click suspicious links asking for ticket payment or personal information by text. Messages may be reported as spam to the cellular service provider, and suspicious text messages can be deleted.

For questions about possible outstanding fines, residents can call the City of Peterborough at 705-742-7777.

Residents can report scam calls to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit the Peterborough Police Services Fraud page for more information. Local victims of fraud should contact the Peterborough Police non-emergency number 705-876-1122.

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