Finnish police say they have received several reports of scam text messages being sent to members of the public demanding they pay a speeding fine.
The messages appear to have been sent by a police unit or department, and instruct the recipient to pay the fine via the link provided.
The link is designed to resemble the website of the police's electronic payment service, a statement noted.
"Messages can request a prompt response, personal information or bank details. Be alert, don’t click on links or open attachments. Don’t reply to such messages and remember they can be deleted," advised Mikko Kiiski, Chief Superintendent at the Police Operations Unit of the National Police Board, in a press release.
The statement added that scammers are attempting to phish for credit card numbers, bank identifiers or to gain access to the recipient’s computer or laptop. The messages may also contain malware.
"Real police officers never ask for bank identifiers or ask people to send money by phone or in any other way,” Kiiski said.
There is more information and advice about recognising scam messages on the police's website.
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