City of Vancouver warns of parking scam
Posted January 24, 2023 11:32 am.
Last Updated January 24, 2023 11:34 am.
Vancouverites are being warned of a scam that is targeting people via text message.
The City of Vancouver says it has been notified of a scam where people receive a text stating that they have an overdue parking ticket.
This is the second time the city has issued a warning about the texts, after its initial alert in December.
Warning Scam Alert: We have been notified of a scam targeting people through text messages requesting they pay an overdue parking ticket. This is not the City, we do not notify the public of fines through texting, media or social media. More info https://t.co/exClH8pTTL pic.twitter.com/4EziGlFEN9
— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) January 24, 2023
An example of the message shared by the city shows a message suggesting “you have an unresolved offence,” with a deadline at which to resolve it.
The message goes on to say that an “invoice” will be sent within an hour.
A sample of the parking ticket scam the City of Vancouver is warning of. (Photo screenshot via Twitter / @CityofVancouver)
The City advises that these messages are not from them.
“We do not notify the public of fines through texting, media or social media,” the city said.
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People are being warned not to click on any links sent to them, and not to provide any payment information.
Those who receive such a message are advised to report them to their cellphone provider and delete them.
