The Mossos d’Esquadra warn about a new scam
The Mossos d’Esquadra have once again made use of social networks to warn of a scam that is becoming more and more frequent. This is an impersonation of the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) through SMS. The police warn that scammers send a message saying that they have 24 hours to pay a fine before it becomes more expensive. Along with the message is a link that may look official, because it includes the word DGT, but it is not. “They impersonate the DGT again and send you an SMS with the excuse that you have 24 hours to pay a fine. Do not follow the link, it is a scam”, warn the Mossos.
How to avoid falling victim to this scam
If you fall into this trap and click on the link, the scammers will most likely manage to steal your personal data. In this sense, the Mossos recommend never opening links that are not official and, when in doubt, call the entity in question to check if it is really sending this type of message or if it is a scam.
Common scams via SMS
These types of scams are becoming more and more common on social networks. Fraudsters impersonate various entities and even individuals. To avoid falling into these traps, it is important not to respond to suspicious messages and not to provide personal or financial information via SMS. It is also advisable to verify the source of the message and call the entity in question to confirm its authenticity.