Did you receive a suspicious message saying you owe a traffic fine and have to pay it right away? Watch out! What seems like a routine procedure to keep your car in good standing could turn into your worst financial nightmare. Today we’re giving you all the details on the new traffic ticket scam that’s putting drivers in our city on edge.
What exactly is this scam? The Cyber Police have detected that cybercriminals are setting up fake websites that are near-perfect clones of official government sites. Their goal is to get you to enter your bank and personal information, under the assumption that you’re paying a legitimate traffic ticket.
What will happen if you fall for the trap? In addition to losing your money, the information you provide on these sites is used for identity theft, to install malware on your devices, or to commit much larger financial frauds.
So you don’t get caught off guard, here are the golden rules to protect yourself:
- Carefully verify that the site is official; it must always end in .gob.mx and display the security padlock icon (https).
- Stay away from “magical” discounts, urgent messages, or so-called private agents who contact you out of the blue.
- Never click on payment links sent to you via WhatsApp, social media, or any instant messaging app.
- Don’t blindly trust the first results from internet search engines without first verifying their authenticity.
- Check your vehicle fines only by typing the official addresses yourself: https://infracciones.cdmx.gob.mx/busqueda/
If you come across a cloned website, don’t hesitate to report it to the SSC’s Cyber Police; they’re available 24/7 by phone at 55 5242 5110, ext. 5086, or on their X account @SSC_CDMX.
Don’t let cybercriminals ruin your day or your finances. Share this information with all your friends who drive, always double-check the URL, and stay extra alert so you don’t fall for any traffic ticket scams while driving on our streets.
