Police advise citizens to protect against new "Smishing" / Text Scam
The Lethbridge Police Service has identified a new scam targeting citizens via text message. Citizens may receive a text message claiming to be from the Canadian Ministry of Transportation. The message advises the citizen that they have an outstanding parking ticket with a link to pay the fine online. This is a SCAM!
Protect yourself from "Smishing" / Text Message Scams:
- Never respond to unsolicited text messages
- Delete the text immediately
- Never click any links in the text message
- Never send money to a third party you do not know
- Verify information with a valid and trusted source.
- For instance, attend a local registry to confirm if you have any unpaid fines. Contact the City of Lethbridge to ask about parking tickets.
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Lethbridge Police Service
135 1 Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0A1
Non-Emergency Phone: 403-328-4444
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