FRSC Warns Motorists Against Fake Traffic Offence Messages

The Federal Road Safety Corps has warned motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages claiming that recipients have been recorded for new road traffic offences.

The warning was contained in a statement issued by the Corps’ Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, on Wednesday, following reports of the circulation of the messages through mobile devices and social media platforms.

According to the FRSC, the messages falsely present themselves as official communications from the Corps and create a sense of urgency by informing recipients that a new traffic offence has been recorded against them.

The messages reportedly direct recipients to a website, “frscgov.top/ng,” to review details of the alleged offence.

The Corps, however, disowned the website, stating that it had no affiliation with the Federal Road Safety Corps.

FRSC warned that the fraudulent links could be designed to harvest sensitive information, including personal and financial details, from unsuspecting victims.

It therefore advised members of the public not to click on suspicious links or make payments in response to unsolicited traffic offence messages.

The Corps specifically urged motorists not to disclose banking information, passwords, card details, driver’s licence information, vehicle registration details or other personal data through such platforms.

“Such links may be intended to harvest personal information, financial details or other sensitive data from unsuspecting victims,” the Corps said.

FRSC further advised anyone who receives the messages to preserve the evidence, avoid further communication with the senders and report the matter through appropriate channels.

Motorists were also urged to verify any alleged traffic offence directly through official FRSC channels rather than relying on links contained in unsolicited messages.

The Corps identified frsc.gov.ng as its official website and said its published contact channels include the national toll-free line 122.

FRSC also condemned the impersonation of its personnel and the use of counterfeit digital platforms to deceive motorists, describing the development as a serious concern.

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, directed that members of the public be adequately sensitised about the fraudulent scheme and urged motorists to exercise caution in their online engagements.

The FRSC said it would collaborate with relevant law-enforcement and cybersecurity authorities to pursue appropriate action against those behind the scheme.

The Corps urged Nigerians to follow its safety message: “STOP. VERIFY. REPORT.”