In a public advisory, the ministry urged residents to be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages relating to traffic offences, warning them not to click on unverified links, share personal information or make payments through unauthorised third-party platforms.
According to the ministry, the fraudulent messages are designed to deceive unsuspecting members of the public into surrendering sensitive personal and banking information.
The ministry also warned motorists about fake platforms offering purported discounts on traffic fines as part of efforts to lure victims into making payments.
It clarified that the Lagos State Government does not offer discounts on statutory traffic penalties through any of its platforms, stressing that approved traffic fines are fixed and can only be paid through officially authorised channels.
Motorists seeking to authenticate traffic violation notices or verify the status of their vehicles were advised to use only the official online platforms provided by the Lagos State Government.
The ministry further urged residents to remain vigilant, report suspicious messages and websites, and avoid using unofficial platforms for traffic-related enquiries or payments.
It reiterated that members of the public should rely exclusively on verified government channels when handling traffic violation notices, fines and other related transactions.
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