Resurgence of LTA Phishing Scams Leads to $74,000 in Losses

Since June 1, 2026, at least 13 phishing scams impersonating the Land Transport Authority (LTA) have been reported in Singapore, resulting in losses exceeding S$74,000. Victims received fraudulent text messages claiming to be from LTA, urging them to settle outstanding Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) fees via a provided link. This link directed them to a phishing site mimicking the official LTA or OneMotoring page, where they were prompted to enter sensitive personal and banking information. The police have issued warnings advising the public to be cautious of such messages, as legitimate notifications from LTA do not include payment links. The police emphasize that official communications will always come from a “gov.sg” sender ID or through secure channels. Victims typically realize they have been scammed only after unauthorized transactions appear in their bank accounts. The police continue to encourage vigilance and caution against sharing personal information.

Key Points: • At least 13 phishing scams reported since June 1, 2026, with losses over S$74,000. • Scammers impersonate LTA officials, sending messages about unpaid ERP fees. • Victims are directed to phishing sites to input sensitive personal and banking information.