By Prevail Inegbenose
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages claiming that they have committed new road traffic offences.
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The Corps, in an alert issued on Wednesday by its Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, said the scam messages are being circulated through mobile devices and social media platforms, directing recipients to a fake website designed to impersonate the FRSC.
According to the Corps, one of the fraudulent links being circulated is “frscgov.top/ng”, which it said has no affiliation with the FRSC.
The Corps clarified that its official website is www.frsc.gov.ng� and urged motorists to use only authorised FRSC digital platforms when accessing its services.
FRSC said the scam messages typically create a sense of urgency by informing recipients that a new traffic offence has been recorded against them and asking them to click a link to review the alleged offence.
It warned that such links could be designed to harvest personal, banking and other sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.
The Corps therefore advised Nigerians not to click on suspicious links or disclose their banking information, passwords, card details, driver’s licence information, vehicle registration details or other personal data in response to unsolicited messages.
“Members of the public who receive these messages are advised to preserve the evidence, avoid further engagement with the sender and report the matter through appropriate channels,” the statement said.
FRSC also advised motorists to verify any alleged traffic offence directly through its official channels, including its national toll-free line, 122, and official website.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, has directed that the public be adequately sensitised about the scam, while assuring Nigerians that the FRSC would work with relevant law-enforcement and cybersecurity authorities to pursue those behind the fraudulent scheme.
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The Corps urged motorists to remain vigilant and adopted the message: “STOP. VERIFY. REPORT.”
It also called on members of the public to share the alert widely to prevent unsuspecting motorists from falling victim to the scam.