Police issue warning about a text message scam for Ontario licence plate sticker refund
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Peel Regional Police are warning residents to be aware of a scam involving a text message sent regarding an Ontario licence plate sticker refund.
Peel Regional Police are warning residents to be aware of a scam involving a text message sent regarding an Ontario licence plate sticker refund.
Police posted a screenshot of the text scam on Twitter that was sent to them by a follower.
They said to be aware of the scam as Service Ontario does not send refunds through text messages and to not click on the link.
The message reads, “Service Ontario*: As you know we have removed licence plate stickers on all vehicles, so we are giving you back $120.00 CAD. Get a hold of it here : (link) *Data rates may apply.”
Premier Doug Ford said last week that his government was scrapping the renewal fees for licence plate stickers effective March 13.
He also said licence plate sticker fee refunds will be automatically mailed out for those with individually-owned passenger vehicles who bought them from March 2020 onwards.
To get a refund, drivers will need to make sure the address on their licence is up to date by March 7 online or by phone with ServiceOntario at 1-888-333-0049.
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