SAPS issues a public alert against scammers posing as traffic authorities.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a warning to the public about a rise in fraudulent traffic fine scams, where criminals pose as traffic authorities and pressure motorists into making immediate payments.
SAPS said scammers are using emails, SMS messages and phone calls to falsely claim that recipients have outstanding traffic fines. Victims are often threatened with legal action, increased penalties or additional fees if they do not pay immediately.
Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said the fraudsters frequently direct people to fake websites and payment portals designed to steal personal and banking information.
“The South African Police Service is warning members of the public to remain vigilant following reports of fraudulent emails, SMS messages and phone calls in which scammers falsely claim to represent the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS), municipal traffic services or other traffic authorities,” Traut said.
