Since 2011, it is a state institution specializing in the automated processing of traffic violations. ANTAI or National Agency for Automated Infringement Processing. Its mission is to collect, process and manage data related to traffic violations in order to enforce traffic rules and collect appropriate fines. It receives data about offenses and processes them to identify guilty drivers, which notifies and sends directly. It’s only on his website (antai.gouv.fr) settlement, designation or argument of the offense. NO OTHER WEBSITE IS AUTHORIZED FOR THIS!

Antai.gouv.fr otherwise nothing

If we are talking about it today, that is why that a new scam with traffic fines has been spreading recently. We are used to it scams of all kinds, by e-mail or SMS. But this is a new type because it is done by mail, straight to your inbox.s! The method of action is quite impressive. In all respects, the letter resembles the notice of fines officially issued by ANTAI. Title, green background, barcodes, registration number, place of violation, speed, statement, withdrawal of points, etc.… The only difference is that the site where you are offered to pay is not official ANTAI. The real one is antai.gouv.fr. This is not the point here. Another difference: we offer you to pay a fine by scanning the QR code using a smartphone camera. The government and ANTAI have never offered this option. This will redirect you to a website where you will be prompted to fill in all of your personal information, including yours Bank details.

Check for spelling mistakes and reversals of phrases

It was the police of Morbihan, in Brittany, who sounded the alarm after several cases discovered in the department. This procedure can be extended to other departments and regions, so great vigilance is required. Again, The only website for paying fines online is ANTAI (antai.gouv.fr). The government will never ask you to pay fines by sending an SMS or scanning a QR code. If in doubt, make sure all the information seems consistent to you. Registration, brand, date, time and place of commission of the offense. Also dolooking for spelling mistakes or odd turns of phrase. Also, check the URL of the site where you are being asked to enter your information. Finally, keep in mind that the ANTAI website provides a standard breach notification model, available at this link. So be careful!

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