RCMP Alert: Traffic Ticket Text Scam Targeting Saskatchewan Residents

Community Safety Alert

Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a surge of fraudulent text messages reported on June 29, 2026, after multiple people in the Battlefords area and beyond received messages about supposed unpaid traffic tickets. These texts falsely claim to be from the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and direct recipients to click a link and pay online.

Police have confirmed these messages are a scam and are not connected to any legitimate court or government service. Members of the public across Saskatchewan are urged to treat any unexpected text claiming they owe a traffic fine with extreme caution, especially if it contains a link or pressures them to provide payment or personal information.

Official Details of the Scam

According to the official information provided by Saskatchewan RCMP:

• On June 29, 2026, Battlefords RCMP received several complaints about suspicious text messages.
• The texts claimed the recipient had an outstanding traffic citation and instructed them to click a link to pay the alleged fine online.
• The scam messages falsely identified the sender as the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.
• Officers observed that the texts originated from a phone number using a “+21” area code.
• RCMP confirm these messages are not legitimate and are part of a fraud scheme designed to steal money and/or personal information.

The RCMP advise the public to not click on any links contained in these messages and to never send money, banking details, or personal information in response to unsolicited texts about fines or tickets.

What To Do If You Receive a Suspicious Text

If you receive a text message about a traffic ticket or other fine that you were not expecting, the RCMP recommend taking the following steps:

• Do not reply to the message under any circumstances.
• Block the phone number that sent the text as soon as possible.
• Do not send money, gift cards, or payment information in response to the message.
• Keep a record of the text messages (screenshots or saved messages), especially if you plan to report the fraud.

If you are unsure whether a text about a fine or ticket is genuine, contact your local police or the appropriate government office directly using a trusted phone number or website, rather than any number or link provided in the message.

How to Report Suspected Fraud

If you believe you may be a victim of this scam, or are uncertain about the legitimacy of a text message you received, you are urged to contact:

• Your local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP (310-7267) (no area code required within Saskatchewan).
• The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to file a fraud or scam report:
• Toll-free phone: 1-888-495-8501
• Online reporting form: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online report

Ongoing monitoring of fraud trends, including digital scams like this one, is a key part of community safety analysis across Saskatchewan, from smaller communities to larger centres such as Regina crime statistics and safety reports. You can also follow similar updates and alerts in our broader CrimeCanada.ca safety alerts section.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, text-based frauds like this traffic ticket scam are a growing risk to residents across Saskatchewan. These schemes often rely on urgency, fear of penalties, and the appearance of official authority to convince people to hand over money or sensitive personal data. Even financially small losses can have a serious impact, and stolen personal information can be reused in identity theft or further fraud.

To help protect yourself and your community, always treat unexpected texts about fines, refunds, or account problems with skepticism. Verify claims using official channels you locate yourself, such as government websites or published phone numbers, and talk to family members—particularly seniors or newer phone users—about how these scams work. By reporting suspicious messages promptly and sharing accurate information, Saskatchewan residents can reduce victimization and support law enforcement efforts to track and disrupt these fraud networks.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the saskatchewan community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.