Spanish Authorities Warn of New DGT Phishing Scam Targeting Drivers
Spanish authorities are warning drivers of a widespread phishing campaign that uses fraudulent traffic fine notifications to steal personal and financial information.
Cybercriminals are targeting Spanish drivers with a new wave of phishing scams disguised as traffic fine notifications. Both the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) and the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) have issued warnings about these fraudulent messages, which are designed to steal personal and financial information.
The scam involves mass emails that mimic official DGT communications. These messages claim the recipient has an unpaid fine that has doubled from 100 to 200 euros. To pressure victims into acting quickly, the emails threaten the loss of driver’s license points and impose a strict 24-hour deadline for payment. This sense of urgency is a common tactic used to bypass critical thinking.
INCIBE warns that the goal is to trick people into visiting malicious websites or downloading infected files to steal banking credentials and personal data.
It is important to remember that the DGT never notifies drivers of fines via email or text message. Official notifications are sent only by postal mail or through the Electronic Road Directorate (DEV).
Authorities advise extreme caution with any message demanding immediate payment or asking you to click on external links. If you have interacted with these emails or shared sensitive information, you should report it to the National Police or the Civil Guard immediately. Filing a report helps authorities track these criminal networks and prevents further harm.