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Federal Highway Police Alerts About Sophisticated Fraud Using Fake Messages and Invoices to Steal Drivers with Active Driver’s Licenses; See How to Protect Yourself.
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) issued an important alert for all drivers. It refers to the scam of the false suspension of the Driver’s License (CNH). The fraud has intensified and become more sophisticated, making victims in various regions.
Criminals send fake messages pretending to be official agencies like the PRF or Senatran (National Department of Transit). They inform about supposed fines that would lead to the suspension of the Driver’s License and send fake invoices for payment. Drivers with active Driver’s Licenses should exercise maximum caution.
Understand the Scam of the False Suspension of the Driver’s License
The scam of the false suspension of the Driver’s License mainly uses electronic messages. Criminals contact victims via email, SMS, or messaging apps. They pretend to represent official transit agencies. In the message, they claim there are outstanding fines that could result in the imminent suspension of the driver’s Driver’s License. To “regularize” the situation, they send fake bank invoices.
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These invoices are created to look legitimate. They often include logos and mimic the visual identity of public agencies. The victim, believing in the urgency and truthfulness of the charge, makes the payment. However, the money is directed to bank accounts controlled by gangs specialized in cybercrime.
Quickly, the amounts are transferred to accounts opened with fake documents or in the name of “straw men.” This makes tracking and recovering the money difficult. When a person realizes they have fallen for a scam related to their Driver’s License, the transaction usually cannot be canceled anymore.
Official Channels vs. Fraud
The PRF provides crucial clarification about official communication channels. Notifications about traffic fines or penalties on the Driver’s License are not sent via messaging apps or social networks. All official communication on these matters occurs exclusively via physical mail. The letters are sent by regular postal service.
They must contain the Senatran seal and the official address of the issuing agency. Any message received through other channels should be treated as suspicious. Additionally, public agencies never request personal or banking data through digital means. Never provide your CPF, Driver’s License number, or bank account details via message.
How to Identify Attempts of Driver’s License Scams
Always verify the authenticity of any invoice or payment request received. Confirm whether the supposed debt really exists by checking official websites. Access your state’s Detran portal or the Senatran website.
If you still have doubts about the status of your Driver’s License or about any received communication, seek official channels. Use the PRF phone number 191 or government websites to seek secure clarifications.
