No. The City of Prince George will never text you about parking tickets or bills.
If someone texts you and asks you to pay an overdue parking ticket do not click the link, do not respond, and do not give away any personal information. The City will never ask for your bank account details, Social Insurance Number, passwords, or any other sort of personal information over the phone.
Warning signs
Be cautious of text messages or phone calls if:
- it comes unexpectedly from an unknown number
- it asks for personal info or requests you click a link
- it creates a sense of urgency
- it claims they are from a trusted business or bank to appear legitimate
How do I know if communication is really coming from the City?
The City will communicate with you by mail to your home address, email from an address ending in @princegeorge.ca, or through text if you are subscribed to receive garbage day reminders. The City can be reached by phone by dialing 311 or 250-561-7600.
Official social media pages include Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Reddit.
Get more information about how to contact the City.