NTSA said it had received reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages to unsuspecting members of the public, urging them to pay alleged traffic violation fines through a specified link within a set deadline.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned members of the public against circulating fake SMS alerts demanding payment of alleged traffic violation fines through suspicious links, saying the messages are part of a growing fraud scheme targeting motorists.
In a fraud alert on Thursday, NTSA said it had received reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages to unsuspecting members of the public, urging them to pay alleged traffic violation fines through a specified link within a set deadline.
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“We have received reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages to members of the public, urging them to pay alleged traffic violation fines through a specified link by a deadline. Please be informed that the website mentioned in these messages (ntsca.cc) is not affiliated with or operated by NTSA,” the authority said.
NTSA clarified that it is actively working with relevant investigative agencies to address the scam and warned motorists not to fall for the fraudulent messages, which closely mimic official NTSA communication.
According to the authority, the fake SMS messages direct recipients to a website that resembles the official NTSA portal and threaten them with penalties, including court summonses, if the alleged fines are not paid immediately. Once on the site, motorists are prompted to enter their vehicle registration numbers, a key red flag since NTSA already has such information when dealing with genuine traffic violations.
The fraudsters, NTSA noted, also use short payment deadlines to create a false sense of urgency typically associated with legitimate instant fines. However, several motorists have reported receiving the messages despite having committed no traffic offences, further exposing the scheme as fraudulent.
To protect themselves, NTSA urged the public to avoid clicking on any links included in the suspicious SMS messages, not to reply to the messages, not to make any payments through the provided platforms and to delete the fraudulent SMS immediately.
“Never make payments through the provided platform. If you have already done so, contact your bank immediately to block or reverse the transaction,” NTSA said.
The authority also reminded the public that its official SMS short names are NTSA and 22847_NTSA, and that its only official website is ntsa.go.ke. For assistance or further inquiries, NTSA urged members of the public to contact the authority through [email protected].
Motorists have been warned that clicking on links or responding to the fraudulent messages exposes them to further financial and personal data risks.
The scam comes at a time when the government is rolling out and discussing new traffic enforcement measures. NTSA said vehicles were recently seen lined up at the authority’s headquarters following its relocation, while compliance checks have been heightened on major roads.
The latest fraud alert also emerges as the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), working with other state agencies, announced increased compliance checks along major highways. Chief Justice Martha Koome also revealed plans to establish mobile courts along key road corridors to deal with traffic offences during the festive season.
The developments come against the backdrop of alarming road safety statistics. New data from NTSA shows that Kenya recorded 3,397 road crash deaths in the first nine months of 2025, translating to about 12 fatalities daily.
The figure represents 28 more deaths than recorded during the same period last year. A total of 17,270 people were affected by road crashes, 291 more than in 2024, with pedestrians accounting for the highest number of fatalities at 1,285, followed by 858 motorcyclists.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned members of the public against circulating fake SMS alerts demanding payment of alleged traffic violation fines through suspicious links, saying the messages are part of a growing fraud scheme targeting motorists.
In a fraud alert on Thursday, NTSA said it had received reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages to unsuspecting members of the public, urging them to pay alleged traffic violation fines through a specified link within a set deadline.
“We have received reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages to members of the public, urging them to pay alleged traffic violation fines through a specified link by a deadline. Please be informed that the website mentioned in these messages (ntsca.cc) is not affiliated with or operated by NTSA,” the authority said.
NTSA clarified that it is actively working with relevant investigative agencies to address the scam and warned motorists not to fall for the fraudulent messages, which closely mimic official NTSA communication.
According to the authority, the fake SMS messages direct recipients to a website that resembles the official NTSA portal and threaten them with penalties, including court summonses, if the alleged fines are not paid immediately. Once on the site, motorists are prompted to enter their vehicle registration numbers, a key red flag since NTSA already has such information when dealing with genuine traffic violations.
The fraudsters, NTSA noted, also use short payment deadlines to create a false sense of urgency typically associated with legitimate instant fines. However, several motorists have reported receiving the messages despite having committed no traffic offences, further exposing the scheme as fraudulent.
To protect themselves, NTSA urged the public to avoid clicking on any links included in the suspicious SMS messages, not to reply to the messages, not to make any payments through the provided platforms and to delete the fraudulent SMS immediately.
“Never make payments through the provided platform. If you have already done so, contact your bank immediately to block or reverse the transaction,” NTSA said.
The authority also reminded the public that its official SMS short names are NTSA and 22847_NTSA, and that its only official website is ntsa.go.ke. For assistance or further inquiries, NTSA urged members of the public to contact the authority through [email protected].
Motorists have been warned that clicking on links or responding to the fraudulent messages exposes them to further financial and personal data risks.
The scam comes at a time when the government is rolling out and discussing new traffic enforcement measures. NTSA said vehicles were recently seen lined up at the authority’s headquarters following its relocation, while compliance checks have been heightened on major roads.
The latest fraud alert also emerges as the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), working with other state agencies, announced increased compliance checks along major highways. Chief Justice Martha Koome also revealed plans to establish mobile courts along key road corridors to deal with traffic offences during the festive season.
The developments come against the backdrop of alarming road safety statistics. New data from NTSA shows that Kenya recorded 3,397 road crash deaths in the first nine months of 2025, translating to about 12 fatalities daily.
The figure represents 28 more deaths than recorded during the same period last year. A total of 17,270 people were affected by road crashes, 291 more than in 2024, with pedestrians accounting for the highest number of fatalities at 1,285, followed by 858 motorcyclists.
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