Police warn members of the public about a scam in which criminals send text messages impersonating police. The messages claim recipients have speeding offences and request payment for “tickets,” but officers say the texts are not issued by police and are part of a fraudulent scheme. The warning highlights that members of the public should not respond to the texts or pay money based on them. Police stress that they do not issue speeding fines by text message, indicating that any similar message is likely to be a scam. The reports advise people to verify any alleged infringement through official channels rather than relying on unsolicited messages. If a person receives a text demanding payment for a speeding ticket, they should treat it as suspicious and seek confirmation through legitimate police or government contact methods. Authorities urge caution to avoid financial loss and further dissemination of the scam.