Online scammers have glommed onto the city’s traffic violation cameras, and have been purporting to be collecting fines in emails sent to Greater Sudburians.
In one example Greater Sudbury Police Service pulled aside, it’s claimed the email recipient had driven 15-20 km/h over the limit at 408 Wembley Drive and would have to pay their citation within 72 hours.
This, despite the fact Greater Sudbury’s speed-trap cameras are not yet active. Only the city’s six red-light cameras are active.
“You will never be emailed a link or called via phone regarding a traffic violation,” police clarified in a post on X, previously called Twitter. “Rather, mail will be sent directly to the registered owner’s mailing address.”
The scam email purports to come from the Department of Motor Vehicles, and is from the email [email protected].
“This notice is to inform you that you have been cited with a traffic violation and must pay your citation within 72 hours,” the email begins. “We have payment plans available if necessary.”
The scam email also clarifies that payment is not to be sent by cheque, with all citations to be paid online through a link provided.
