The City of St. John’s cautions the public about a text scam circulating that requests a high payment for a fake parking ticket. The scam involves sending a link to a deceptive website with a “Pay Now” option, as stated in a city social media post.
City officials emphasize that text messages are not used to notify individuals of parking violations, and payments are not collected through this method. They advise people to refrain from clicking on suspicious links for online transactions without proper verification.
Individuals who receive such phishing texts are urged to report them to the RNC for investigation and action. Stay informed by downloading the free CBC News app for push alerts concerning CBC Newfoundland and Labrador, and subscribe to the daily headlines newsletter for updates. Visit the CBC landing page for more news.
