New Zealanders are warned of scam text messages currently circulating that claim to be from the Ministry of Justice about overdue traffic fines. The Ministry does not include any links in our texts. Read more about Texts from Ministry of Justice
New Zealanders are warned of scam text messages currently circulating that claim to be from the Ministry of Justice about overdue traffic fines.
In our messages, we will never:
include any links
include a URL to copy and paste into your browser
ask you to share your internet banking password or PIN
ask you to pay using itunes cards or cryptocurrency
ask you to install software to "help you" make a payment.
Our legitimate messages always include:
your first name
our 0800 4 FINES (0800 434 637) phone number
a 10-digit reference number (called a PPN).
If you have received a message without these details, it is not from the Ministry of Justice.
If you are unsure about a message you have received or would like to check whether you have an overdue fine, please call 0800 4 FINES (0800 434 637), Monday to Friday, 8:00am–7:00pm. We will be happy to help you.