A fraudulent email campaign is affecting users in Barcelona, Girona, and Tarragona. The Directorate-General for Traffic and the National Cybersecurity Institute have warned that these messages simulate notifications of pending fines and aim to deceive recipients.
The method used by cybercriminals
The emails include links that lead to fake web pages. On these sites, the alleged perpetrators try to obtain personal data, banking information, and passwords from the victims. The goal is to access sensitive information and use it illicitly
Recommendations and Official Channels
The DGT emphasizes that it never sends fines by email or text message. Official notifications are only sent by postal mail or through the Electronic Traffic Address, the authorized telematic channel. This warning is especially relevant for residents in metropolitan areas and municipalities where traffic and traffic violations are common.
- Do not click on suspicious links or provide personal data on unofficial pages.
- The recommendation is to always check the authenticity of any communication related to fines.
- If in doubt, it is advisable to contact the DGT directly or consult the DEV.
The alert remains active throughout Catalonia while the competent bodies investigate the scope of the campaign and work to prevent new cases