Police warns against fake traffic challan fraud

Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned of rising fake traffic challan scams where phishing links redirect motorists to fraudulent sites. Citizens are urged to verify challans on official portals, avoid SMS links, and report suspicious messages to prevent financial loss

Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned citizens about a sharp increase in fake traffic challan scams, despite repeated public alerts.

Taking to social media on Tuesday, the commissioner said fraudsters were targeting motorists by sending phishing links through SMS, claiming pending traffic violations.

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According to police, these links redirect users to fake websites that closely resemble official government portals. Unsuspecting victims, believing the sites to be genuine, enter personal and banking details, leading to instant financial losses.

The commissioner urged the public to remain vigilant and follow basic precautions.

“Government websites always end with .gov.in or .org. Citizens should never make payments through links received via SMS and must verify challans only on the official e-Challan website,” he said.

Hyderabad Police have advised people to report such messages immediately and avoid clicking on suspicious links to prevent further fraud.