"Pay the fines now", State Police call on citizens: Do not click suspicious links!

2026-04-25 13:12:02Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Pay the fines now", State Police call on citizens: Do not click
State Police appeal to citizens

The State Police has raised the alarm about a new online fraud scheme , where unidentified perpetrators are using fake websites, similar to official ones, to illegally take advantage of citizens.

According to the announcement, these pages are distributed through SMS messages and disguised emails , posing as official notices for payment of fines , mainly for road traffic violations such as speeding.

Full announcement:

The State Police informs citizens that an online fraud scheme has been detected, where unidentified perpetrators have created fake websites, similar to the official website of the State Police, with the aim of illegal financial gain.

These pages are distributed through SMS messages and disguised email addresses, falsely presenting themselves as notifications sent by state authorities, regarding the payment of fines for road traffic violations, mainly for speeding.

We clarify that these messages were NOT sent by state institutions.

The perpetrators have used sophisticated techniques to deceive citizens and direct them to fake websites, where they are asked to enter their banking details.

The purpose of this scheme is to steal banking data and then embezzle funds from citizens' accounts.

The State Police calls for maximum caution:

Do not click on suspicious links received via SMS or other platforms.

Never enter your banking details on unverified sites.

Verify any fines only through official channels.

Citizens can check fines on the official e-Albania portal:
https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/UseService.aspx?service_code=879

If you have entered your bank details on suspicious pages:

* Contact your bank immediately to block the card/account and take appropriate measures, as well as report the cases to the State Police.

Law enforcement structures are working to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.


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