In Ukraine, there is a new surge in fraudulent schemes related to fake notifications about fines for traffic violations. Malefactors are mass sending drivers SMS or emails demanding urgent payment of supposedly accrued fines, adding links to third-party resources. In this way, scammers attempt to gain access to personal data and finances of citizens.
This is reported by Finway
Official Channels for Checking Fines
The First Deputy Head of the Patrol Police of Ukraine, Oleksiy Biloshytskyi, reported that fraudsters are constantly inventing new ways to deceive. One of the most common methods is sending messages about allegedly unpaid fines for traffic violations. Law enforcement emphasizes that information about fines should be verified exclusively through official state services. Among them:
- the Ministry of Internal Affairs web portal;
- the Diia portal;
- the Driver’s Cabinet;
- the mobile applications Diia and Traffic Fines.
Before entering personal or banking data, it is essential to ensure that the website has a gov.ua domain and belongs to a state institution. Clicking on dubious links may lead to the loss of personal data and funds.
Actions in Case of Suspected Fraud
If a fine for a traffic safety violation recorded automatically is not paid within 10 days, an official notification is sent to the vehicle owner by mail.
“If the fine for a traffic safety violation recorded automatically is not paid within 10 days, an official letter is sent to the vehicle owner by mail,” he explained.
If citizens become victims of fraudsters or notice suspicious activities, they are advised to immediately report this to the cyber police. It is also important to be particularly cautious when entering any data online, not to provide it on unverified resources, and not to click on suspicious links.
Law enforcement warns that recently fraudsters have started using artificial intelligence to create fake calls, messages, and websites. This significantly complicates the recognition of fraud and increases the risk of losing personal information.