Fiji's LTA warns public against scam text messages

Fiji's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has issued a public warning regarding a deceptive text message circulating among citizens. The fraudulent message falsely claims to be an official Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN), complete with a notice number and a suspicious link.

The LTA has stressed that this communication is not legitimate and that they do not issue TINs through unofficial links or from suspicious senders. Any such message should be treated as a scam, the authority stated.

Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution and refrain from interacting with the scam message. This includes not clicking on any provided links, not replying to the message, and generally avoiding any engagement with the fraudulent content. The LTA emphasizes that protecting customer safety and security is a top priority.

To ensure authenticity, the public is advised to verify any information directly with the LTA through their official channels. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and use sound judgment when encountering suspicious communications or requests for payment. Individuals who receive such suspicious text messages claiming to be from the LTA are urged to report them immediately.