00:00connect with us on facebook at ccn tv6 trinidad and tobago on x using the handle at tv6 tnt on
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00:25have received text messages saying it's from the ministry of works and transport stop don't be
00:32lured into making any payments or clicking any links the ministry of transport and civil aviation
00:38is warning the public that those messages very similar to what you're seeing on your screen about
00:44speeding violations are fake in a public notice issued on wednesday the ministry said the messages
00:50falsely claim recipients must make payments within seven days to receive a 50 discount on speeding
00:58tickets officials stress that the messages are fake and did not originate from the ministry or
01:04licensing authority it's urging members of the public not to click on any links contained in the
01:10message and to avoid sharing personal or financial information it says the fraudulent texts are not
01:17connected to official fixed penalty notices or any legitimate speeding violation system the public
01:24is being reminded to rely only on official ministry communication channels for accurate information
01:31regarding traffic violations and related services and of course if you missed that part about the discount
01:38that should sell it that it is fake
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