Tickets don’t come by text: Vancouver Island police issue phone scam warning

Saanich Police are urging residents to be wary of text messages claiming that they were caught speeding in a school zone.
The warning comes after a Saanich resident received a message saying their vehicle was recorded at 43 km/h in a school zone, followed by a prompt to “pay the fine securely here.” The link at the bottom of the text actually directed to a link with a YouTube URL.
Police say it’s a clear sign of a scam, reminding residents that legitimate tickets will never be