The Ministry of Interior has issued an urgent warning to all residents and citizens of Kuwait regarding the rise of fraudulent websites claiming to offer traffic fine discounts, as reported by Al-Seyassah daily. These deceptive sites are designed to steal banking information by tricking users into entering sensitive financial details under the guise of legitimate offers.

These scams often mimic official platforms, attempting to appear authentic. The Ministry emphasized that such websites have no affiliation with government portals and advised the public to remain vigilant.

Through the Sahel app, a unified government service platform in Kuwait, users were reminded to only use official government applications for electronic payments, particularly when it comes to paying traffic fines. The Ministry highlighted that using unverified or suspicious links may result in identity theft or financial fraud.

Sahel emphasized that the Ministry urges users to verify the authenticity of all payment links and never input banking details on untrusted or unofficial websites.

To protect yourself against such cyber threats, the Ministry advises:

• Access payment services only via official platforms like Sahel
• Double-check website URLs for any irregularities or spelling errors
• Avoid clicking on promotional messages or ads promising discounted traffic fines
• Report any suspicious websites to the authorities immediately