The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages claiming that they have committed road traffic offences and directing them to fake websites to pay fines.
The warning followed the circulation of unsolicited messages through mobile devices and social media platforms, informing recipients that new traffic offences had been recorded against them and urging them to take immediate action.
The messages typically direct recipients to links where they are asked to view details of the alleged offence and make payments.
The FRSC specifically identified frscgov.top/ng as a fraudulent website impersonating the Corps and stressed that it has no affiliation with the agency.
The Corps warned that the links could be used to harvest sensitive personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims.
It advised motorists not to click on suspicious links or disclose banking information, passwords, card details, driver’s licence information, vehicle registration details or other personal data in response to such messages.
The agency also urged motorists to independently verify any alleged traffic offence through its authorised channels rather than relying on links contained in unsolicited messages.
The FRSC said its official website is frsc.gov.ng, while members of the public can also use its national toll-free line, 122, to seek clarification.
The Corps advised anyone who receives a suspicious message to preserve it as evidence, avoid further communication with the sender and report it through the appropriate channels.
FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, directed that members of the public be adequately sensitised about the fraudulent scheme and urged motorists to exercise caution when responding to unsolicited online messages.
The Corps said it would collaborate with relevant law enforcement and cybersecurity authorities to investigate the impersonation and take appropriate action against those responsible.
Motorists are advised to stop, verify and report any suspicious traffic-offence notification before making payments or providing personal information.
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