Stalexport Autostrada Małopolska, the company managing the A4 motorway between Katowice and Kraków, warns drivers about fraudulent text messages demanding payment for alleged speeding fines. The scammers use the company’s logo to make the messages look legitimate.
The fake SMS informs recipients that they have been caught speeding on the A4 and must pay a fine immediately. To add urgency, the message includes a link to a website that closely resembles official traffic enforcement portals. Once the victim clicks, they are asked to provide their vehicle registration number and, later, credit card details.
Cyber security experts point out that scammers constantly refine their methods, creating pages that are almost indistinguishable from official government or toll operator sites. The goal is to steal personal data, payment card numbers, and login credentials. The messages often mention short deadlines and legal consequences to pressure recipients into acting without thinking.
Stalexport’s official response
– We never send this type of SMS message informing drivers about the need to pay a speeding fine. Under no circumstances should anyone click on the link provided in such a message – said Daniel Gryt, spokesperson for Stalexport Autostrada Małopolska SA.
The company urges drivers to remain cautious and stresses that they do not request payments via text messages. Any official correspondence regarding fines or tolls is handled through established, secure channels – never through an unsolicited SMS with a payment link.
What to do if you receive a suspicious message
Stalexport recommends that anyone who receives such a notification should immediately report it to CERT Polska, Poland’s national cyber security team. The suspicious SMS can be forwarded free of charge to the number 8080. Additionally, drivers should verify any information about fines solely through official public institution websites or trusted contact points.
Cyber security experts add that similar scams have been spotted impersonating other road infrastructure operators and even state systems. The best defence is to never click on links in unsolicited messages, especially those demanding payment. If in doubt, contact the company directly using the phone number or email address listed on its official website.
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