You Were Caught Speeding! Scammers Send Fake SMS in Ministry of Transport's Name. What Drivers Should Do

Romanian drivers are being targeted by a new wave of SMS scams attempting to steal their personal and financial data. Fraudsters are impersonating the Ministry of Transport and the Regional Directorate for Roads and Bridges (DRDP) Craiova, sending messages that falsely claim recipients were caught speeding.

The deceptive SMS messages inform drivers that their vehicles were detected by surveillance cameras exceeding the legal speed limit. They then urge the recipients to click on a provided link to pay a supposed fine or to file an appeal. However, these links do not lead to official payment portals but to fake websites meticulously designed to harvest sensitive information.

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These messages ARE NOT authentic.

DRDP Craiova has issued a stern warning, stating unequivocally that these messages are not authentic. The agency emphasizes that the Ministry of Transport does not issue fines via SMS or request immediate payments through links sent to mobile phones. Official sanctions are communicated through formal written notices delivered by mail, in accordance with legal procedures.

Authorities are advising drivers to exercise extreme caution. They recommend ignoring such messages, refraining from clicking any links, and never entering personal or banking details on suspicious pages. Drivers are urged to delete these fraudulent messages immediately. If a driver receives such a text, they should report the suspected fraud to the relevant authorities. DRDP Craiova encourages the public to share this warning to help prevent others from falling victim to these scams.

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In the case of contravention sanctions, they are communicated officially, through a formal record of the contravention, transmitted by Romanian Post, under the conditions provided by law.