FRSC RAISES ALARM OVER FAKE TRAFFIC OFFENCE MESSAGES TARGETING MOTORISTS

The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists and members of the public about fraudulent text messages claiming that recipients have been recorded for new road traffic offences. The messages, which are being circulated through mobile devices and social media platforms, falsely present themselves as official communications from the FRSC and urge recipients to take immediate action.

The Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the fraudulent messages create a sense of urgency by informing recipients that a traffic offence has been recorded against them and directing them to a website to review details of the alleged violation. The FRSC specifically identified the website being promoted through the messages as fraudulent and stressed that it has no affiliation with the agency.

According to the FRSC, the fake platform is designed to imitate the digital identity of the road safety agency and could be used to obtain sensitive information from unsuspecting victims. The Corps warned that individuals who follow the links could expose their personal and financial details, including banking information, passwords, card details, driver’s licence information and vehicle registration details.

The agency therefore advised motorists not to click on suspicious links, make payments or provide personal information in response to unsolicited messages claiming to be from the FRSC. It urged anyone who receives such messages to preserve the evidence, avoid further communication with the sender and report the matter through appropriate channels.

The FRSC also advised members of the public to verify any alleged traffic offence through the agency’s recognised official channels rather than relying on links contained in unsolicited SMS messages. The Corps said the public should remain vigilant and treat unexpected messages demanding immediate action with caution to avoid falling victim to fraudsters impersonating government agencies.