WINNIPEG — Winnipeg police are warning the public about an email scam involving paying a fine for negligent driving.
Police said they have recently been made aware of emails being sent to “unsuspecting individuals”, suggesting the recipient has been caught for negligent driving resulting in a fine and payment.
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The emails are not associated with the Winnipeg Police Service and appear to be a scam, police said.
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Police are asking the public to be cautions if they receive an email like this.
For more information on scams like these, you can view the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.
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