Beware of Fake SMS from CANARD or GITD: A Money Scam!
Drivers are warned about fraudulent SMS messages demanding payment for speeding violations, allegedly from CANARD or GITD.
How the scam works
Fraudsters send text messages claiming the recipient owes money for a speeding violation. The messages invoke the CANARD system, which is associated with speed monitoring in France, and sometimes cite section speed cameras as the basis for the alleged fine (Uwaga na fałszywe SMSy od CANARD lub GITD. To próba wyłudzenia pieniędzy! :: Wykop.pl – wykop.pl) (Uwaga na fałszywe SMSy od CANARD lub GITD. To próba wyłudzenia pieniędzy! | Francuskie.pl - Dziennik Motoryzacyjny – francuskie.pl).
Recipients are instructed to click a link to settle the payment. The linked page then asks for credit card details, and entering them leads to immediate financial loss.
Warning from authorities
Authorities have cautioned that legitimate organizations such as CANARD or GITD do not request payments via SMS. Drivers are advised to verify any such claim through official channels before responding.
How to protect yourself
- Do not click links in unsolicited messages.
- Check the sender by visiting official websites or contacting the relevant authority directly.
- Report suspicious messages to local law enforcement or consumer protection agencies.
Sources
- #CANARD
- #GITD
- #SMSScam
- #SpeedingFine
- #Phishing
- #CreditCardFraud