Warnings of Cyber Fraud Campaigns Impersonating the Traffic Directorate

mesoiraq - Specialized authorities have warned of the spread of fake text messages sent to citizens' phones, impersonating the General Traffic Directorate and demanding the payment of fabricated fines. These messages contain false claims of traffic violations, such as speeding or illegal parking, directing individuals to transfer money to credit cards controlled by fraud networks. This wave of cyber extortion coincides with official efforts to implement modern electronic systems for monitoring traffic violations.