The City of Red Deer is warning the public about a fraudulent text message circulating in the area.
The text message tells recipients that they have an unpaid parking ticket and threatens to suspend their licence if the payment is not made by a specific deadline. The message also contains a link to a fraudulent website.
Do not click the link or respond to the message.
The City reminds drivers that parking fines are issued by mail or in person, and payments are made through secure platforms or in person at City Hall and never through third-party websites.
Anyone who receives this or a similar message is advised to:
- Not click any links or respond
- Report the message to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or 1-888-495-8501
If you are a victim of this scam, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. It is also suggested to contact your financial institution and consider contacting both Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada to monitor your credit report for any unauthorized activity.