Police warn Winnipeggers about traffic ticket email scam

The Winnipeg Police Service is warning the public to be wary of emails accusing recipients of negligent driving and demanding payment.

Police say the emails have been sent to people across Winnipeg.

The letters claim the recipient faces a fine for a phony infraction and demands payment. The scam emails are not associated with the Winnipeg Police Service.

Police warn people to be cautious if this type of email arrives in their inbox.

A similar scam hit Calgary earlier this year.

• Calgary police warn of email traffic violation scam

For more information about email scams, the police encourage Winnipeggers to visit Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.