Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to be vigilant against fraudulent websites and text messages that impersonate the official GovPay platform in an attempt to steal money from unsuspecting users.
According to police, scammers have set up counterfeit websites designed to closely resemble the government’s GovPay digital payment portal, which is used to settle payments for state services, including on-the-spot traffic fines.
Police said they had also received complaints over fraudulent text messages sent in the name of the Sri Lanka Police. The messages falsely inform recipients that they have committed speeding or other traffic offences and direct them to make payments through unofficial web links.
Police stressed that officers issue on-the-spot fines only after informing offenders at the scene, or by initiating legal proceedings where necessary. They further clarified that even when traffic violations are detected through surveillance camera systems, the Police do not send text messages requesting bank account details or instructing motorists to pay fines through unofficial links.
The public has been urged to verify any such messages before making payments, to avoid clicking on suspicious links received via SMS or messaging apps, and to report suspected fraud to the nearest police station.
