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By rdnewsNOW Staff

Scam alert: Licence plate sticker refunds

Mar 9, 2022 | 3:14 PM

If you’ve received a text offering a refund for your license plate expiry sticker, it is definitely a scam.

The province has stated Albertans should be aware of the new consumer scam.

Government officials say reports have been confirmed of Albertans receiving text messages falsely claiming to be from Service Alberta. Scammers are offering $120 refunds for licence plate stickers and the text includes a link. People who click the link are asked to input their banking information to allegedly receive a refund by direct deposit.

These messages are not from Service Alberta.

Service Alberta is not offering refunds due to elimination of licence plate stickers. Albertans who receive this message or any other electronic message claiming to offer refunds for licence plate stickers should not click any links or input any personal or banking information.

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Alberta eliminated the use of licence plate expiry date stickers on Jan. 1, 2021. Vehicle registration and annual renewal fees remain unchanged.

If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud or suspected fraud, report it to the police.