By Eunice Orike
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a warning about fraudulent activities related to vehicle number plates.
statement signed by the management of the directorate of road traffic services DRTS, explained that scammers are impersonating DRTS officials and claiming to have number plates for sale, taking advantage of the current scarcity caused by irregular supply from the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) Plant.
Adding that plans and efforts are ongoing to remedy the situation.
“We also wish to draw the attention of the motoring public to the activities of fraudsters impersonating DRTS officials in the attempt to take advantage of the situation to exploit vehicle owners.
“The DRTS firmly disassociates itself from these illegal activities and strongly caution members of the public against dealing with any individual either Staff or Agent who claim to be in position of number plates outside what is uploaded in the DRTS self-service portal (https://selfservice.fctevreg.com).
“Moreover, in order to ensure transparency, the approved costs of number plates and related services are readily available on our official communication platforms, and particularly our website.
“The Directorate therefore encourages the public to stick and insist on the stipulated prices”,the statement reads.
“However, in collaboration with the Security Agencies, the Directorate has intensified efforts to bring these impostors to justice.
We urge the public to report suspicious individuals or illegal activities to the Management of the DRTS.
The DRTS remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering transparent, efficient, and accountable services to the motoring public”, the statement added.
