Ottawa police warn new email scam issues fake traffic tickets

If you receive a traffic ticket in your email inbox, don't pay because it's a scam, Ottawa police are warning.

Police issued the warning Thursday, noting that the service does not issue traffic tickets via email and that officers do not ask for email addresses during a traffic stop.

But a new scam targetingpeople in Ottawa, as well as other cities, sends fake traffic tickets and asks for immediate payment through a link in the email. Police warn that those who click on the link are asked to enter personal information.

For more information or to report a suspected scam, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre atwww.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or call1-888-495-8501.