Online fraud scheme for financial gain/ State Police warns citizens: Maximum caution

2026-04-25 13:51:00, Aktualitet CNA

Online fraud scheme for financial gain/ State Police warns citizens: Maximum

The State Police has raised the alarm about a new online fraud scheme, through which citizens are targeted by being presented with false fine notices.

According to the official announcement, as yet unidentified perpetrators have created fake websites, similar to the official Police website, with the aim of illegal financial gain.

These pages are distributed mainly through SMS messages and disguised emails, posing as official communications for payment of fines, mainly for speeding.

State Police Announcement

The State Police informs citizens that an online fraud scheme has been detected, where unidentified perpetrators have created fake websites, similar to the official website of the State Police, with the aim of illegal financial gain.

These pages are distributed through SMS messages and disguised email addresses, falsely presenting themselves as notifications sent by state authorities, regarding the payment of fines for road traffic violations, mainly for speeding.

We clarify that these messages were NOT sent by state institutions.

The perpetrators have used sophisticated techniques to deceive citizens and direct them to fake websites, where they are asked to enter their banking details.

The purpose of this scheme is to steal banking data and then embezzle funds from citizens' accounts.

The State Police calls for maximum caution:

* Do not click on suspicious links received via SMS or other platforms.

* Never enter your banking details on unverified sites.

* Verify any fines only through official channels.

Citizens can check fines on the official e-Albania portal:

https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/UseService.aspx?service_code=879

If you have entered your bank details on suspicious pages:

* Contact your bank immediately to block the card/account and take appropriate measures, as well as report the cases to the State Police.

Law enforcement structures are working to identify and prosecute the perpetrators./ CNA