Internal Affairs Department Issues Alert on Counterfeit Penalties for Traffic Law Violations
Sound the Alarm! Beware of counterfeit traffic violation alerts flooding Russian mailboxes, allegedly from the GIBDD. These fakes appear to be legitimate with traffic camera data, an administrative violation notice, and an explained traffic offense, complete with a penalty. The catch? Instead of instructing you to pay the fine via the Federal Treasury Department, they request payments through unofficial channels like Yandex.Money, RBK Money, or QIWI Wallet.
To catch these cons before they clear your bank account, scrutinize the "recipient of the fine" field. Scammers list payment system accounts here, instead of the Federal Treasury Department. If this doesn't match, you've spotted a fake!
As stated by MVD materials, falling for this trick means transferring money to cybercriminals. To stay vigilant and safe, keep the following pointers in mind:
- Verify communications via official channels: Legitimate traffic violation notices arrive via post or official channels, not through emails or random messages.
- Check official websites: Use government or city administration websites to verify any outstanding fines. In Russia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs or local traffic authorities might have online portals for this purpose.
- Be aware of popular payment scams: Official fines are typically paid through authorized channels. Verify if payment services like Yandex.Money, RBK Money, or QIWI Wallet are authorized for the issuing authority before proceeding.
Additionally, be cautious of messages that create a sense of urgency, do not respond to or click links from suspicious messages, use only the official contact information provided by the authorities, protect your devices with antivirus software, and report any fraudulent activity to local law enforcement or consumer protection agencies.
Keep yourself informed about popular scams and verify the authenticity of all notices before taking any action. Stay safe, stay informed!
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tags: #MVD, #Fines, #Fraud
- The fraudulent traffic violation alerts, supposedly from the GIBDD, include requests to pay fines through unofficial channels like QIWI Wallet, Yandex.Money, or RBK Money, which is a clear indication of a scam.
- Scammers may list payment system accounts in the "recipient of the fine" field, instead of the Federal Treasury Department, so it's essential to verify this information to avoid falling victim to such crimes.
- In the general-news and crime-and-justice category, there have been numerous reports of people transferring money to cybercriminals by falling for these types of traffic violation scams.
- To prevent being a victim, be aware of popular payment scams, verify the authenticity of all notices, and only use authorized channels like the Federal Treasury Department to pay any fines.
