Indiana residents have been advised about an email phishing scam tied to local speed traps.
Fisher, Ind. police tweeted that they had “become aware of a new scam involving false clams of #speedcameraviolations@FishersIN .”
They added, “Never respond or #click on an unfamiliar e-mail.”
The emails inform citizens that they have been hit with a $535.99 fine, according to local news reports. The email comes with a case number.
It is not clear whether the scam artists have knowledge of actual violations.
According to the police, the email says:
You’ve been detected with a speed infringement
Reason: Negligent driving in Fishers, I
Case No: 4563456
This fine will be sent by mail to your address. However, you can screen it now, please click here Photo Proof – 4563456
The penalty must be honored within the statutory period. This is an automatically generated message, please do not reply.