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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and the public not to be deceived by fraudulent text messages from scammers claiming that new road traffic offences have been recorded against them.
In a statement signed by its Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, on Wednesday, the Corps said the scam messages direct recipients to a fake website impersonating the FRSC.
It identified one of the fraudulent links being circulated as frscgov.top/ng, noting that the website has no affiliation with the agency.
The FRSC said its official website is frsc.gov.ng, urging motorists to use only its authorised digital platforms and communication channels to access its services.
According to the Corps, the fraudulent messages typically create a sense of urgency by informing recipients of an alleged traffic offence and asking them to click a link to review the details.
It warned that the links could be used to obtain personal, financial and other sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.
The FRSC advised members of the public not to click suspicious links, make payments, or disclose banking details, passwords, card information, driver’s licence details, vehicle registration information, or other personal data in response to such messages.
It also urged anyone who receives the messages to preserve the evidence, avoid further engagement with the sender and report the incident through appropriate channels.
The Corps said motorists should verify any alleged traffic offence directly through its official channels rather than links contained in unsolicited messages.
It listed its national toll-free line as 122 and its official website as frsc.gov.ng.
The FRSC further warned those behind the scheme against using the Corps’ name, identity, insignia and digital platforms for criminal purposes.
It said it would work with relevant law enforcement and cybersecurity authorities to pursue appropriate action against individuals responsible for impersonating the Corps and operating counterfeit digital platforms.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, directed that the public be adequately sensitised about the scam and urged motorists to remain vigilant in their online engagements.
Mohammed said the FRSC remains committed to protecting the integrity of its digital systems and preventing fraudsters from exploiting technology deployed for road safety administration.
The FRSC also encouraged members of the public to share the alert widely to prevent motorists from falling victim to the scheme.
FRSC ALERTS MOTORISTS TO FRAUDULENT SMS, FAKE WEBSITE; DISOWNS SCAM MESSAGES ON “ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES”
The Federal Road Safety Corps alerts the entire community of the public, particularly motorists, to a fraudulent scheme involving the circulation of unsolicited text messages… pic.twitter.com/Q3WzIckqaA
— FRSC, NIGERIA (@FRSCNigeria) September 16, 2026
