Via Lietuva, the state-owned enterprise responsible for Lithuania’s road infrastructure, has issued an urgent warning regarding a wave of fraudulent SMS messages. Scammers are sending messages claiming that drivers have been fined for unpaid road user taxes (e-vignettes) and directing them to malicious websites designed to steal personal and financial data.
Official representatives confirm that Via Lietuva never sends text messages regarding traffic violations and does not engage in debt collection. Any message urging immediate payment via a provided link should be treated as a scam. Recipients are advised not to click on any links and to report such incidents to the National Cyber Security Centre (NKSC) at nksc.lt/pranesti.html.
The scam often succeeds because drivers may be unfamiliar with which institution manages road tolls. Since December 8, 2021, the administration of offenses related to unpaid road user fees—captured by stationary enforcement equipment—is the sole responsibility of the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration (LTSA).
Via Lietuva emphasizes that its functions do not include issuing or administering fines. Scammers typically use a sense of urgency and fear to provoke hasty actions. Understanding the psychological tactics used by fraudsters is key to maintaining vigilance against such manipulations.
While criminal websites may visually mimic official sources, several indicators can help identify a fake:
E-vignette prices in Lithuania are strictly regulated by law and remain fixed. No additional “administrative fees” or “discounts” are permitted. The only exception is a maximum service fee of €2 that may be applied by official distributors.
Currently, there are more than 70 official partners authorized to distribute e-vignettes in Lithuania. A full list of these locations can be found on the official portal, keliumokestis.lt, under the “Sales Points” section. Using only verified channels ensures financial security and protects against identity theft.
No. Via Lietuva does not send SMS alerts regarding road tax violations or collect fines. All such messages are fraudulent.
Only buses (categories M2-M3) and goods vehicles (categories N1-N3) are required to pay. Passenger cars (category M1) are exempt.
The only official website for e-vignettes is keliumokestis.lt.
Pranešimas parengtas remiantis oficialiu „Via Lietuva“ įspėjimu ir Lietuvos transporto saugos administracijos duomenimis.
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