Surge in Fake Traffic Fine SMSes Prompts Warning from Fines SA.
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GUEST: Barry Berman, CEO of Fines SA
A growing wave of fake traffic fine SMSes is leaving South African motorists anxious, out of pocket, and still liable for legitimate fines. Barry Berman, CEO of Fines SA, unpacks the latest scam tactics being used by fraudsters who send urgent-looking messages claiming motorists have outstanding fines that must be paid immediately.
These messages often include links to convincing but cloned payment pages designed to mimic official platforms. Berman explains why Fines SA does not send traffic fine notifications via SMS, how these scams work, and the red flags motorists should look out for before clicking or paying. He also outlines the safest way to verify and settle fines using Fines SA’s secure website and app, which consolidates verified data from over 250 municipalities nationwide.
A growing wave of fake traffic fine SMSes is leaving South African motorists anxious, out of pocket, and still liable for legitimate fines. Barry Berman, CEO of Fines SA, unpacks the latest scam tactics being used by fraudsters who send urgent-looking messages claiming motorists have outstanding fines that must be paid immediately.
These messages often include links to convincing but cloned payment pages designed to mimic official platforms. Berman explains why Fines SA does not send traffic fine notifications via SMS, how these scams work, and the red flags motorists should look out for before clicking or paying. He also outlines the safest way to verify and settle fines using Fines SA’s secure website and app, which consolidates verified data from over 250 municipalities nationwide.
