Motorists targeted: Fake Aarto fine portals fuel surge in sophisticated scams
Motorists are strongly advised to make payments only through verified and approved payment platforms.
South African motorists are being warned about a surge in sophisticated scams that pose as official Aarto fine payment platforms. Fraudsters clone websites, send fake SMS and WhatsApp messages, and trick victims into handing over money and personal data. The Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA), in collaboration with the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), advises motorists to only make payments through verified and approved platforms.
Motorists are advised not to use any payment details provided by the scammers and to delete the suspicious messages. The official Aarto website is https://online.aarto.gov.za. If in doubt, motorists should contact the RTIA National Call Centre at 0861 227 861.
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