New Parking Ticket Text Scam in Toronto

Fraudulent texts are making their way in Toronto, if you see a text saying you have an overdue parking ticket and that your license could be revoked, DO NOT click on the link. The link will ask for personal information including information about your vehicle.

Using the sense of urgency to pressure individuals into clicking the link can lead to scammers gaining access to your phone and then to identity theft.

Toronto Police have stated that they do not send out text for traffic violations. Simply delete the text, do not respond to it.

News Articles:

• CTV News – Toronto man ‘threatened’ police would revoke his licence in parking ticket scam
• CTV News – Toronto warns of scam asking residents to pay parking tickets

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Closing Remarks:

Toronto Police never send out texts for traffic violations. If you receive a text, delete it, do not click on any links or give out personal information.

Thanks to both CTV News and Toronto Police for getting the news out so quickly to the public.