The Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has issued a warning regarding a wave of fraudulent text messages sent to mobile phones across Spain. Cybercriminals are sending SMS notifications pretending to be from the traffic authority, claiming that the recipient has an unpaid traffic fine or sanction.
The fraudulent messages urge victims to click on an attached link to view their file or pay the fine before a short deadline, such as 24 hours. Clicking the link redirects users to a fake website designed to imitate the official DGT portal. Once on the site, individuals are asked to enter sensitive personal and financial information, including ID numbers, email credentials, bank account details, PINs, and security codes under the guise of settling the penalty.
Authorities, including the National Police and the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), have reminded drivers that the DGT never notifies traffic fines via SMS or email. Legitimate notifications are only sent by certified postal mail or through the official Electronic Road Address (DEV) system for registered users.
Anyone receiving a suspicious SMS is advised not to click on any included links, block the sender, and delete the message. Those who have already provided banking details should immediately contact their financial institution to secure their account and report the incident to the police.
