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| Alert! Fake E-Ticket Traffic Violation SMS Spreading—Police Chief Exposes Phishing Scam That Has Trapped Many Victims. |
⚠️ Ever received a suspicious traffic ticket SMS? Don’t click that link!
A wave of digital fraud involving fake e-ticket traffic violation messages has officially been uncovered by Indonesian police. National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that the perpetrators have been arrested—and the number of victims is believed to be significant.
The Police Chief revealed that one of the most concerning cybercrime cases involves mass phishing SMS messages impersonating Indonesia’s Prosecutor’s Office e-ticket system. The disclosure was made during a working meeting with Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on Monday (January 26, 2026).
According to him, the investigation began after police received multiple public reports. Initial findings uncovered 11 phishing links and five international phone numbers used to carry out the scam.
The case didn’t stop there. Further investigation revealed similar incidents in Central Sulawesi, using the exact same method and pattern.
The scam is cleverly designed. Victims receive a mass SMS containing a link claimed to be an official e-ticket traffic violation notice. Once clicked, the link redirects users to a fake e-ticket website that looks convincing. From there, personal data can be stolen and later used for further fraud.
The Police Chief added that the first official report actually came from the Attorney General’s Office, after discovering their institution’s name was being misused. A deeper investigation confirmed the messages were part of an organized phishing scheme.
Shocking facts soon emerged. Investigators eventually identified 135 phishing links and 11 phone numbers (MSISDNs) that had already been widely distributed to the public. This suggests the number of potential victims could be far larger and spread across multiple regions.
So far, three suspects have been officially named in the fake e-ticket SMS case. Police emphasized that the investigation is still ongoing to uncover the wider network behind the operation.
This case serves as a serious reminder for the public to stay alert when receiving suspicious SMS messages, especially those containing links and claiming to come from official institutions. If in doubt, don’t click—verify through official channels or report it to authorities.
📌 Bottom line:
Fake e-ticket SMS scams are real, victims already exist, and the perpetrators are being hunted down. Don’t let yourself be the next target.