With the advancement of technology and the arrival of the Internet, not only has society been modernized, criminals and thieves too. The National Police has warned citizens through their account TikTok about a new scam that is reaching many people’s mobile phones. Specifically, scammers send a message or SMS to the phones posing as the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) with the aim of deceiving victims into paying them a false fine.
Within the content of the message, the scammers warn you that you have a fine pending payment in the amount of 19 euros, which will increase in the next 24 hours, if payment is not made. Next to the SMS text, a link to a website to make said payment immediately that goes to the accounts of the scammers.
Faced with this scam, National Police agents highlight that The DGT never sends notifications about fines, much less links, so that anyone pays the amount of said violation.. They also recommend contacting the organization if you see these messages or have any questions.
How to avoid falling for the scam?
As in the rest of scams or deceptions, the authorities They advise not paying attention to this type of messages. In addition, taking screenshots of the number and preserving evidence such as the phone number or the SMS itself is of great help to the authorities in locating criminals.
If you have fallen for the scam, from the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) They advise us to report the facts to the State Security Forces and Bodies, providing, if possible, evidence and evidence that can help us.
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