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Motorists have been put on high alert after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) warned of a surge in fraudulent SMS messages falsely claiming drivers have outstanding traffic fines.
In a notice issued on Thursday, December 18, NTSA revealed that fraudsters are sending text messages urging recipients to pay alleged traffic violation penalties through a suspicious link, warning of consequences if payment is not made before a stated deadline.
According to the authority, the messages are a trap designed to lure unsuspecting motorists into paying money through an unofficial platform that has no connection to NTSA.
“We have received reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages to members of the public, urging them to pay alleged traffic violation fines through a specified link by a deadline,” NTSA said. “Please be informed that the website mentioned in these messages (ntsca.cc) is not affiliated with or operated by NTSA.”
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NTSA cautioned that clicking on the link or engaging with the message could expose victims to financial loss or identity theft. The authority advised the public to ignore the messages entirely.
“To protect yourself and others, do not click on any links, do not reply to the message, and never make payments through the provided platform,” the notice read. “If you have already done so, contact your bank immediately to block or reverse the transaction and delete the message right away.”
The latest warning comes barely a week after NTSA flagged another scam involving a fake website impersonating the agency and targeting Kenyans seeking motor vehicle services.
On Wednesday, December 10, NTSA alerted the public about a fraudulent platform identified as “mVERIFIED”, which falsely claims to offer motor vehicle copy of records and logbook search services.
“Alert: Mverified website does not belong to NTSA. If you have been conned via this website, report the matter to the nearest police station,” NTSA stated.
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The bogus site promises quick access to vehicle ownership details, logbook status verification, and printable copies of motor vehicle records delivered via email within minutes of payment.
NTSA has, however, emphasized that all legitimate motor vehicle copies of records and search services are only available through the official eCitizen portal at serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke.
The genuine service costs Ksh550, payable via an eCitizen account, and provides instant results.
Official NTSA records include critical details such as chassis and engine numbers, registered owner information, vehicle make and model, and the year of manufacture and registration.
NTSA has urged motorists to remain vigilant, verify platforms before making payments, and rely solely on official government channels to avoid falling victim to increasingly sophisticated online scams.
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