‘This is not legitimate,' City of Barrie warns of scam circulating online
'This offer is not legitimate and did not originate from the City of Barrie or Barrie Transit,' the City stated in a post aimed at warning residents of the fraudulent offer on social media Thursday.
The Facebook post was created by an account called Public transit in Barrie, an account that appears to have been created Wednesday. In April, a similar post was created by an account called Public Transport in Barrie, which had no other posts and one follower.
The most recent fraudulent post states Barrie Transit is offering 500 cards worth six months of unlimited rides for $4. It also contains a link to click to purchase the tickets.
The City wants residents to know Barrie Transit doesn't offer a six-month pass. According to the City, a Barrie Transit day pass runs $8.50 per day, with monthly passes for adults costing $92 per month. Passes are available for purchase at any Barrie recreational centre, Service Barrie at City Hall or at the Barrie Transit Terminal on Maple Avenue, or on the HotSpot app.
Residents are warned to never click unknown links, which could expose you to malware, phishing scams and data breaches.
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