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Unpaid Traffic Fine Scam


Scammers just never fail to run out of ideas.

I know a few people who fell for this one. 

You will be sent a SMS message that informs you that you have unpaid fines. And so you worry and click on the link.. and you will then be brought to a fraudulent website that looks like a site where you can pay the fines.. and if you do pay, you have to say goodbye to your money..



 You can read more about the scam here
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/over-100-police-reports-filed-on-phishing-scam-purporting-unpaid-lta-fines-and-bills?fbclid=IwAR3g6IGM2Mxy5tJ49u_UD-nnU62NQoOCkrKZ_XUGXqufVVDRGz6LuvD3028

While this scam is pertaining to Singapore, I am sure there are similar ones out there.

If ever you are asked to pay money online for whatever reason, always be vigilant. 

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