Advisory: Beware of Phishing Scams Impersonating Land Transport Authority (LTA)

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The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has observed a recent increase in phishing scam sites impersonating the Land Transport Authority (LTA). These scam sites are designed to trick members of the public into revealing their personal and financial information.

How to recognise these scams:

• You encounter websites or receive messages with suspicious URLs that are not the official LTA website (lta.gov.sg).
• The scam sites often mimic LTA's official branding and ask you to click links to make payments, update personal details, or address urgent issues related to traffic fines, vehicle matters, or other LTA services.

I can ACT against scams:

• A - Add security features: Enhance the security of your online accounts by enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and using strong, unique passwords.
• C - Check for scam signs and verify with official sources: Always verify the authenticity of any message or website by checking with official LTA channels (e.g., LTA's official website lta.gov.sg, their official hotline) before clicking on any links or providing information. Be wary of unsolicited messages asking for personal details.
• T - Tell authorities, family and friends about scams: Inform the Police of any suspicious encounters. Share scam prevention advice with your loved ones to protect them.

What to do if you have fallen prey:

• If you have provided your bank account or credit card details, contact your bank immediately to stop any unauthorised transactions.
• Change your passwords for all online accounts if you entered them on a scam site.
• Report the incident to the Police.

Unsure if something is a scam? Check by calling the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.