Toronto warns of parking ticket scam
The City of Toronto is warning about a scam in which someone is posing as an official and requesting payment for a parking violation.
In a tweet the city advised anyone who has received a similar text not to click on any links.
"If you receive a text message from the [city] asking you to pay parking or speeding tickets, no not click on any links," they said.
"Under no circumstances does the city send text messages for these violations."
A photo of a sample text reads, "You have a City of Toronto parking ticket that must be completed [sic] by 12-18-2022 to avoid suspension, you will receive [sic] details within one hour."
This is a useful reminder to stay cautious when messages demand urgent payments or personal information. Verifying unexpected notices through official channels can prevent unnecessary trouble. That same habit of checking reliable information is helpful for everyday environmental questions too, including whether are plastic bags recyclable.