The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has alerted motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages and malicious online links falsely accusing recipients of traffic violations.
The ministry, in a public advisory, urged residents to exercise caution when receiving unsolicited messages relating to traffic offences, warning them against clicking on unverified links, sharing personal information or making payments through unauthorised third-party platforms.
According to the ministry, the fraudulent messages are designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public into surrendering sensitive personal and banking information.
It also warned motorists about fake platforms offering purported discounts on traffic fines as part of efforts to lure victims into making payments.
