Online scammers are trying to trick Saskatoon residents into thinking they owe money for traffic offences, say police.

According to the Saskatoon Police Service, some residents have received emails from scammers claiming they were caught speeding or driving through a red light.

Heard this AM there may be a new scam. Please know Red Light Ticket or Speed Camera ticket comes in regular mail. We will never send email —@SPSTraffic

The emails arrive with an attached ticket, listing the driver's fictional offence and how much they owe.

Police are reminding drivers that Traffic Safety Act tickets are only sent through the mail; they are never emailed.