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Sri Lanka Police, SLCERT Alert Motorists to Sophisticated Fake Traffic Fine Scam
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CrimeEconomyHOTThursday, May 28, 2026

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

TLDR

  • Fake traffic fine SMS/WhatsApp impersonate Sri Lanka Police.

  • Scam uses fake GovPay sites to steal personal/financial info.

  • Piliyandala Police report complaints; safety guidelines issued.

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.

2 Updates

Update #3\u00b7 May 30 · 7:16 AM

Sri Lanka Police have confirmed receiving numerous complaints regarding the fake traffic fine scam. In response, authorities are issuing official safety guidelines to the public, urging vigilance against phishing and online scams. Key advice includes refraining from clicking suspicious links received via SMS, email, or messaging applications.

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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