Londoners may need to hit the brakes on paying certain traffic violations, as a new scam, focusing on speeding tickets, is circulating in the city.

London police issued a public warning on social media about the latest scam that has landed in citizens’ inboxes that orders they pay a speeding fine.

A citizen, who wished to remain anonymous, said they got an email that stated they were caught speeding on photo radar. The email directed them to a link where they could promptly pay the fine.

But Const. Sandasha Bough said London does not have photo radar, nor is there a Department of Motor Vehicles — from where the notice claims to have been sent. Police tweeted a copy of the email Monday following their initial tweet two weeks prior.

The email said, “This notice is to inform you that you have been cited with a traffic violation and must pay your citation within 72 hours. We have payment plans available.”

The scam is similar to one’s seen in the past, such as CRA or bank scams, said Bough. Anyone receiving these emails or calls should ensure they do not provide passwords or personal information.



London police are warning people about a new scam.