The police said on Friday they have been receiving complaints about fraudulent messages urging recipients to pay out-of-court settlements for traffic violation fines.

The messages are being sent through social media platforms and to mobile phones, and contain links to pay the purported fines.

The police remind the public that they do not contact people in this way.

If such a message is received, the police urge the recipient not to follow links and not give out personal or bank account details.

The correct way to find out if one has been issued a fine is to visit www.CyCameraSystem.com.cy and enter the vehicle registration number and identity card number or alien registration number (ARC) or the company identification number.

If there is a pending fine, it can be paid at the police website www.police.gov.cy or via JCC at https://www.jccsmart.com/.