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Fake police challan SMS and phishing payment pages

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About this scam type

Traffic Challan & E-Challan

Fake e-challan SMS claim unpaid traffic fines with payment links. Verify challans on Parivahan or your state transport department portal before paying.

Who is targeted: Vehicle owners — messages reference plausible fine amounts.

Warning signs

  • !Challan link domain not .gov.in or official state portal
  • !Immediate licence suspension threat
  • !Fine payment to personal UPI ID
  • !Challan for vehicle you did not drive on that date

What to do

  1. 1Check challan at echallan.parivahan.gov.in
  2. 2Pay only through official Parivahan or state portal
  3. 3Ignore SMS links — type portal URL yourself
  4. 4Dispute incorrect challan through official process

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