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Sri Lanka Police, SLCERT Alert Motorists to Sophisticated Fake Traffic Fine Scam
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CrimeEconomyHOT3h ago

Sri Lanka Police, SLCERT Alert Motorists to Sophisticated Fake Traffic Fine Scam

TLDR

  • Fake traffic fine SMS/WhatsApp messages target motorists.

  • Scammers impersonate Sri Lanka Police, mimic GovPay sites.

  • Aim to steal personal/financial info via fake CCTV alerts.

  • Piliyandala Police report scam targeting local residents.

Sri Lanka Police and the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) are alerting the public to a sophisticated cyber scam targeting motorists. Individuals are receiving fake SMS and WhatsApp messages impersonating official police notifications, falsely claiming traffic violations were detected via CCTV. These messages direct recipients to fraudulent websites designed to closely resemble the official GovPay platform. The scam aims to trick victims into paying non-existent fines and disclosing sensitive personal and financial information. Authorities strongly advise the public to avoid clicking on links from suspicious messages.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 28 · 2:16 PM

Fake websites mimicking GOV PAY are being used in a sophisticated scam targeting motorists. Messages, sent via SMS and WhatsApp, falsely claim traffic violations were detected via CCTV cameras and impersonate the Sri Lanka Police to trick individuals into revealing personal and financial information. Piliyandala Police have received reports from residents in the area who were targeted by this scheme.

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