FRSC Warns Motorists Against Fake Traffic Offence SMS

The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists against fraudulent text messages notifying them of alleged new traffic offences and directing them to fake websites.

The FRSC, in a statement issued by its Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the messages were being circulated through mobile devices and social media platforms.

According to the Corps, the fraudulent messages create a sense of urgency by informing recipients that a new road traffic offence has been recorded against them and asking them to click a link to review the alleged violation.

The agency specifically disowned a website identified as “frscgov.top/ng”, stressing that it has no affiliation with the Federal Road Safety Corps.

FRSC warned that the fake platform could be used by fraudsters to obtain sensitive personal and financial information from unsuspecting members of the public.

It advised motorists not to click on suspicious links, make payments or disclose banking information, passwords, card details, driver’s licence information, vehicle registration details or other personal data in response to unsolicited messages.

The Corps urged anyone who receives such messages to preserve them as evidence, avoid further communication with the sender and report the matter through appropriate channels.

It also advised motorists to verify any alleged traffic offence directly through official FRSC platforms and established communication channels instead of using links contained in unsolicited messages.

The agency reminded the public that its official website is frsc.gov.ng and that motorists can also contact the Corps through its national toll-free number, 122.

Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed directed that members of the public should be adequately sensitised about the fraudulent scheme and urged motorists to exercise caution when responding to online communications purportedly from the FRSC.

He urged Nigerians to follow the principle, “STOP. VERIFY. REPORT,” before taking action on messages claiming to originate from the road safety agency.

The FRSC further warned individuals behind the scheme against using its name, insignia and digital identity to deceive motorists.

The Corps said it would work with law enforcement and cybersecurity authorities to identify and pursue those responsible for the fraudulent operation.

FRSC urged motorists to remain vigilant and verify all traffic offence notifications before taking any action online.