Posted by : Rita Sittler  On July 11th, 2025 1:40 pm

      

The Medicine Hat Police Service has received several reports of a scam circulating in the community where individuals are reporting receiving a text message from “Alberta Drive Safe or Safe Roads Alberta” stating the individual has an unpaid ticket from photo radar.  They are directed to “click on a link” to pay the ticket.  This is a phishing scam. If you receive this text, do not click on the link, but rather just delete the text. 

The MHPS does not send texts related to unpaid tickets. Tickets are mailed to the registered owner address and payment and non-payments are dealt with by Alberta Courts and Alberta Registries.  Registered owners receive a Notice of Conviction to their address and overdue payments are attached to vehicle registration.  To confirm if you have a ticket visit: https://traffictickets.alberta.ca  OR check for overdue fines and more information regarding the scam at: https://www.alberta.ca/fines-enforcement-program

Some additional tips to protect yourself:

• Photo Radar tickets are mailed out to the registered owner of a vehicle

• If no payment is received, the fine will be levied against the registration of the vehicle

• Government agencies will not send out text messages with links requesting information or payment

• If you receive an unsolicited text or email with a link attached, never click the link

• If you think you may have an unpaid ticket, contact your local authority or registration center to verify

• Do not provide any money or personal information

• Delete the text or email right away

If you have fallen victim to the scam, you can report by calling the MHPS at 403-529-8481 to speak to an officer.

Media Contact:

Sgt. Stacey Fishley
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8471