Police warn about fake SMS fines for traffic violations
A paper notice is sent to the vehicle owner after 10 days of nonpayment; checking and payment are available in Diia, on the MIA portal, and in the Driver's Cabinet
The Patrol Police and the Cyber Police of Ukraine reported the detection of a new fraudulent mailing in Ukraine: citizens are receiving fake messages about allegedly issued fines for traffic violations demanding urgent payment.
According to law enforcement, attackers urge recipients to follow suspicious links and transfer funds, but such messages have no relation to official notifications from government agencies.
Citizens are advised to use only verified government services to check and pay fines and not to enter personal or banking data on third-party websites, paying attention to the domain: official government resources operate in the gov.ua zone.
The Patrol Police remind that the agency does not send notifications about fines via SMS or messengers. In case a violation is automatically recorded and payment is not made within 10 days, the vehicle owner receives an official paper notice by mail.
You can check for fines through the official web portal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, as well as on the “Diia” portal, in the “Driver’s Cabinet” service, and in the corresponding mobile apps.
If you receive suspicious notifications or notice signs of fraud, it is recommended to contact Patrol Police units or the Cyber Police of Ukraine.
Previously we wrote:
- The state switches to AI mode: Diia.AI already works on smartphones
- Telegram “blocked” you? No, it’s just scammers again preying on the gullible
- New fraud scheme targeting pensioners in the Mykolaiv region
- Photos and videos of traffic violations are now available in “Diia”, and you can pay the fine there as well
- Attention! The Cyber Police warns of scams in popular messengers
