Residents of Delhi-NCR are being targeted by cybercriminals who send deceptive text messages posing as traffic challan payment requests. These messages contain malicious links that can expose mobile devices to hacking threats and lead to fake e-challan websites designed to steal personal and banking information. Delhi Police have issued a warning and advised caution when encountering suspicious links.
The scammers are using fake e-challan messages to get access to the victims account to steal money; read on to find all the details and how to be safe.
The transport department in India has decided to block individuals with more than five pending traffic challans from conducting certain online vehicle-related tasks through the Vahan portal. This move aims to curb the practice of ignoring traffic fines. Authorities have noted that over 20,000 vehicles have accumulated over 100 violations each without settling the fines.
The police in Noida identified the car owner, who lives in Delhi. The traffic police charged him with multiple violations, including reckless driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, and contravention of Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Police officials emphasized that such stunts at high speeds increase the risk of collisions with other vehicles on the road.