Cobourg Police Issue Warning About Speed Camera Text Scam
- Small Town Productions
- Sep 9
- 2 min read
The Cobourg Police Service is alerting residents about a fraudulent text message scam circulating in the community. A concerned resident recently reported receiving a suspicious text claiming to be from Service Ontario, demanding immediate payment for a supposed speed camera fine.
Authorities are stressing that this is a scam. Service Ontario does not issue fines through text messages; all official notices, including those for automated speed cameras, are sent exclusively by mail via Canada Post.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The text may originate from a foreign phone number with an unfamiliar area code.
It often uses incorrect terms such as “DMV” or refers to non-existent laws.
Messages may include threatening language, urging recipients to pay immediately to avoid penalties.
Scam texts typically contain a suspicious link directing you to a fraudulent website.
What You Should Do:
❌ Do not click on any links.
🚫 Do not reply to the message.
📵 Block the sender.
📞 Report the scam to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Police remind residents that government agencies will never use text messages to demand payment for fines.
Sharing this information can help protect friends, family, and neighbours from falling victim to these scams. By keeping each other informed, our community can stay one step ahead of these scammers.
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