TLDR
Email or SMS impersonates the DGT (Direccion General de Trafico) and claims a fine of 60 300 EUR for speeding or for not passing the ITV. Link to dgt multas pago.es (real: sede.dgt.gob.es). Asks for card details to 'pay with a 50%...
How it works
Email or SMS impersonates the DGT (Direccion General de Trafico) and claims a fine of 60 300 EUR for speeding or for not passing the ITV. Link to dgt multas pago.es (real: sede.dgt.gob.es). Asks for card details to 'pay with a 50%...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: block the card, report to the Police, INCIBE 017, check for other fraudulent purchases.
Source
FAQ
Is Fake DGT — pending traffic fine payment a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: block the card, report to the Police, INCIBE 017, check for other fraudulent purchases.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.