• by Ray Schultz , July 9, 2018

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.