The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has raised concern over a growing wave of fraudulent SMS messages targeting vehicle owners and drivers across the country, falsely claiming unpaid traffic violations and urging immediate payment through suspicious links.
In a statement issued on May 24, the authority confirmed that the messages are fake and intended to mislead the public into making illegal payments.
NTSA clarified that it does not issue traffic fine notifications through unsolicited SMS messages or direct payment requests via unknown online links.
Authority Distances Itself from Fraudulent Messages
The authority firmly disassociated itself from the scam messages, noting that its official communication channels remain regulated and verifiable.
“We have received reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages to members of the public, urging them to pay alleged traffic violation fines through a specified link,” the NTSA clarified.
The agency emphasized that all legitimate traffic-related fines are processed through approved government systems and not through random text messages or third-party platforms.
Surge in Scam Messages Reported
Motorists have reportedly been receiving the fraudulent messages since mid-May, with several cases indicating that some individuals may have already interacted with the links and lost money.
The scam messages are designed to create urgency, prompting recipients to act quickly without verifying authenticity.
Public Urged to Stay Vigilant
NTSA has urged Kenyans to remain alert and avoid engaging with suspicious links or messages claiming to originate from the authority.
The agency further encouraged the public to verify any questionable communication through official NTSA platforms before making any payments or sharing personal information.
Authorities are expected to work with relevant security agencies to track down those behind the scam and prevent further exploitation of unsuspecting motorists.
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