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Fake traffic e-challan link or app

A message says you have an unpaid traffic fine and asks you to pay through a link or an app file.

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How it works

  1. An SMS or WhatsApp says your vehicle has an unpaid e-challan, often with your real vehicle number.
  2. The link or an attached app file asks you to pay a small fine or to install an "e-challan" app.
  3. The payment page captures your card details, or the app reads your messages and OTPs.

What it looks like

Example messages. Numbers and links are masked.

Your vehicle MH01XX1234 has a pending e-challan of Rs 500. Pay now to avoid court action: echallan-parivahan[.]info

RTO Traffic Challan.apk (sent on WhatsApp)

Red flags

  • A link that is not the official Parivahan site
  • An app file (.apk) sent on WhatsApp
  • Threats of court action within hours
  • A sender that is a mobile number

The one question to ask

Can you see the same fine when you check your vehicle number on the official Parivahan website yourself?

Already paid or shared details?

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  • Fake FASTag recharge links
  • Fake RTO licence renewal messages

What people are saying

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ScamBhai deskFake traffic e-challan link or app

Ye message bahut logon ko aa raha hai: "Aapki gaadi ka traffic challan ₹500 baaki hai, aaj pay nahi kiya to court case hoga" aur ek link. Link ka address dhyaan se dekho to sarkari site nahi hota, ya phir ek .apk file hoti hai.

Link pe card details maange jaate hain, ya app install karwaya jata hai jo phone ke SMS padh leta hai. Chhota sa ₹500 ka challan bharne ke chakkar mein bada nuksaan ho…

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