💨 Abstract

Motorists in South Africa are being warned about a surge in fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages claiming to be from traffic authorities. These messages demand immediate payment of outstanding fines and include links to fake payment websites. Fines SA, a company that helps motorists manage fines, has seen an increase in queries about these scams. The messages are designed to look official and create urgency, but clicking on the links leads to fraudulent platforms where payments go directly to criminals.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley