Consumer9/9/2026

Police Warn Against Fake Traffic Fine Text Messages

The Israel Police warned against fraudulent text messages impersonating notices from the police and the Traffic Fines Collection Center. Recipients are asked to follow a link and pay a fine, with the aim of obtaining their personal and payment details.

Key facts

•The warning was issued by the Israel Police
•The fake notices are sent by text message
•The messages impersonate demands for payment of traffic fines
•The aim is to obtain personal and payment details
•The alleged fine amount is not specified in the source

How the Scheme Works

The fake message includes a demand to pay a traffic fine through the attached link. The name of the government authority and the message’s official appearance do not attest to its authenticity: phishing messages often create a sense of urgency and warn of the consequences of nonpayment.

What the Police Recommend

The police urge recipients not to open the link, not to provide personal or bank card details, and to delete the message immediately. The existence of a fine and any payment demand should be independently verified solely through the official website of the relevant authority.

If the Details Have Already Been Provided

Anyone who has already provided personal or payment details is advised to contact their bank or the company that issued the credit card as soon as possible and follow their instructions. The fraud attempt can also be reported to the Israel National Cyber Directorate.

What this means for you

Receiving a text message about a fine does not in itself prove that a debt exists. It is safer not to use the link in the message, but instead to open the relevant authority’s official website separately and check the demand there; if the details have already been exposed, it is important to contact the bank or credit card company without delay.

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