Andorra Police Warn of Fake SMS Traffic Fine Scams

Andorra Police have issued a fresh alert over fraudulent SMS messages impersonating the force to demand payment for fake traffic fines. The warning, posted on social media on December 15, 2025, states: "Some people are receiving these fraudulent SMS that impersonate the Police and demand payment of traffic fines. We would never contact you by SMS. Always check messages with the official source. They are scams—do not pay."

Several residents have received the texts, which form part of a growing trend in digital fraud known as "smishing" across Andorra and neighbouring countries. Police emphasise they never use SMS to notify citizens of fines or request payments, describing the messages as clear attempts to steal personal or financial data.

This is not the first such incident this year. Authorities have previously warned of similar scams involving texts mimicking police notifications for fines, or impersonating parcel services to demand payments or data updates.

Police urge residents not to reply to or click links in suspicious messages, to verify claims via official channels before any payment, and to delete and block the sender. Anyone who has interacted with a fraudulent text should contact police or the impersonated entity immediately to mitigate risks of identity theft or financial crime.