Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against fake websites and SMS messages designed to resemble the Government’s official GovPay payment platform, following several cases of financial fraud.
Fraudsters had created fake websites similar to GovPay to deceive users into making payments, particularly for traffic fines.
According to Police, information has also been received in recent days about fraudulent SMS messages sent in the name of Sri Lanka Police, falsely claiming recipients had committed speeding or other traffic offences and instructing them to pay fines through malicious links.
Police stressed that traffic offenders are informed of offences at the scene and are either issued an on-the-spot traffic ticket or prosecuted through the courts.
They further clarified that even when traffic offences are detected using surveillance cameras, Police do not send SMS messages requesting bank account details or directing motorists to payment links.
The public has been advised not to access payment links received via SMS or other unofficial channels, as GovPay services are available only through official banking and fintech applications.
Police also urged anyone who has fallen victim to such scams to lodge a complaint at the nearest police station. (Newswire)