The Local Enforcement System Agency has urged the public to be wary of scam messages sent from an overseas number claiming unpaid contraventions.

In a statement on Facebook on Friday, LESA warned people not to access the les-mt.com link.

“Please do not press on the link provided in the message received,” the statement read.

Such scam messages, calls and emails have increased over the years, forcing entities and the police to call on the public to be more diligent and aware of such scams.

Earlier this year, the Malta Communications Authority said telecoms companies will have to invest in technology that blocks scam calls originating from abroad, but which pose as a local number.

Last week, the police urged the public to be wary of scam telephone calls made via local numbers claiming to be from the Malta Police Force, with callers purporting to be officers asking people for their personal information or banking details.