That text you got about speeding in a school zone is a scam

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That text you got about speeding in a school zone is a scam
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The message claims you were caught speeding in a school zone and asks you to pay your ticket on a fake PayBC website.

A very convincing scam is circulating in British Columbia involving a fake website that's identical to a government one that asks for payment.

"An identical fake website has been created by malicious actors to potentially steal personal and/or credit card information," says a spokesperson. "We have recently become aware of phishing attempts against PayBC users.""Please be vigilant against phishing attempts,” states the ministry. "Do not click on unfamiliar links received via text or email that ask for your personal or credit card information.

It continues to say that the driver was travelling "41 km/h in a school zone" and to "please visit" the provided link before a certain date.

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