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NTSA warns public against fraudulent traffic fine messages
18th December, 2025 06:44 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to members of the public following reports of fraudsters sending SMS messages claiming to be traffic violation notices.
In a statement on Thursday, December 18, 2025, NTSA urged recipients to pay fines through a specified online link.
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“Please be informed that the website mentioned in these messages *(https://ntsca.cc)* is not affiliated with or operated by NTSA,” the Authority stated.
Further, NTSA revealed that it is working closely with relevant investigative agencies to address the issue.
To protect themselves, the public is advised to:
- Do not click on any links included in suspicious SMS messages.
- Do not reply to the messages.
- Do not make any payments through the fraudulent platform. Those who have already paid should contact their bank immediately to block or reverse the transaction.
- Delete the message from their device.
NTSA also reminded Kenyans that their official notifications come only from the SMS short names NTSA and 22847_NTSA, and the official website is http://ntsa.go.ke.
Fake website
This comes a few days after NTSA flagged a fake website that has been conning unsuspecting Kenyans out of their money.
Through its official X handle, on December 10, 2025 the NTSA has warned the public that the platform operating under the name Mverified is not affiliated with the authority.
In the statement, the authority has cautioned motorists and vehicle owners to avoid the website, noting that several victims may already have fallen prey to the scam.
NTSA has advised anyone who has been conned through the fake platform to report the matter to the nearest police station for further action.
“Alert: Mverified website does not belong to NTSA,” the NTSA posted on X.
This has made it clear that any services offered through the site are fraudulent.
The warning has come amid rising cases of online fraud targeting Kenyans seeking quick government services.
In the same breath, NTSA has explained that scammers often exploit popular services linked to vehicle ownership, knowing that many applicants are in urgent need of documents.
