Digital fraud continues to increase and phishing schemes have become increasingly sophisticated. This time, cybercriminals are using the name of the National Highway Safety Authority (ANSR) and the Agency for Administrative Modernization (AMA) to deceive drivers and obtain bank information.
Ansr alert and the Public Prosecution Service
ANSR issued an official warning about the circulation of fraudulent emails that notify recipients about alleged traffic fines. The scheme includes a link to an immediate payment, claiming that if not made within the indicated period, the driver may lose points in the driving license.
This type of fraud is known as phishing, a method in which criminals go through official entities to obtain personal and banking data from the victims. The Public Prosecution Service stresses that this is not just a common attempt to theft of information, but a sophisticated and aggressive initiative, with the aim of leading drivers to make undue payments.
How to identify and avoid mockery?
ANSR clarifies that it does not send notifications of fines by email. Formal notifications are always sent by physical mail and, if in doubt, drivers should verify the authenticity of the information with the official entity.
To protect yourself, follow these recommendations:
- Do not click suspicious links -If you receive an email requesting the payment of a fine, Do not click In the links included.
- Check the sender -Fraudulent emails may seem legitimate, but an attentive look can reveal strange or slightly altered email domains.
- Do not provide bank or personal data -No official entity requires email sensitive information.
- Confirm together with Ansr – If you have questions about a fine, Contact directly Ansr through its official channels.
- Denounce mockery -If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it to the authorities, including the Judicial Police and the National Cyberrsecurity Center.
The growing sophistication of online fraud requires greater attention from users. In the case of fines notifications, the official method remains the traditional mail, so any attempted email charging should be viewed with suspicion.
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