A fraudulent E-challan message is frequently sent from unverified numbers and typically includes virus links, barcodes, or attached APK files.
A cyber scam has busted in Jalandhar city involving the use of fake E-challans to deceive individuals. Individuals are getting fraudulent E-challan notifications on their cell phones through SMS and WhatsApp messages.
The ADCP (Operations and Security) Vineet Kumar states that these fraudsters are taking advantage of residents under the guise of the E-challan system and deceiving them. The fraudsters have created a new method for deceiving the public and obtaining their personal and sensitive information.
Addressing the emerging concern, ADCP Vineet Kumar has cautioned the public regarding fraudulent E-challans. He states that only a legitimate and authentic E-challan is sent via SMS to the registered mobile number. This communication originates from the authorized government website parivahan.gov.in.
A fraudulent E-challan message is frequently sent from unverified numbers and typically includes virus links, barcodes, or attached APK files.
It is instructed that such links are not to be clicked. However, all the citizens are advised to check the facts via official Parivahan website.
The ADCP further adds that people should avoid clicking on any such links received from suspicious and unverified numbers and immediately report it to the authorities.
