News release

Kelowna RCMP issues alert on fake speeding ticket text messages

December 2, 2025 - Kelowna, British Columbia
From: Kelowna RCMP

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December 2, 2025 

The Kelowna RCMP is alerting the public about a new scam circulating via text message. Individuals have reported receiving messages claiming they have an outstanding speeding ticket and must provide personal information or payment to resolve the issue.

Most often, these messages include a link directing the recipient to a fraudulent website where victims are asked to enter personal details such as name, date of birth, driver’s license number, banking or credit card information. These messages are not real and do not originate from any law enforcement or legitimate government agency.

What you can do to protect yourself:

• Do not click on any links in the message or go to any website that the message has directed you to go to,
• Delete the message immediately and block the phone number,
• If you have already provided any personal information, contact your financial institution, report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and contact Equifax and TransUnion to have your identity monitored,
• Contact your local law enforcement agency and report the fraud.

“Law enforcement agencies do not issue speeding tickets via text message,” says Cpl. Allison Konsmo, Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna RCMP. “Infractions are only served to in person or in the mail to the registered owner for the automated speed enforcement cameras at intersections for speeding and running the red-light.”

If you are a victim of fraud, please contact the Kelowna RCMP non-emergency line at 250-762-3300 and report it. For more information on fraud or to report an incident with them, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website for more details.

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