Whenever we go out on the road in a car, we need to follow road and traffic rules. If you do not do this, then the traffic police have the full right to challan your vehicle. Not only this, now there are also cameras installed at red lights or other roadside places, which challan your vehicle. Its message goes to the mobile of the vehicle owner, which he has to fill. But do you know that nowadays a lot of fraud is taking place in the name of fake challan also. To avoid making such a mistake, it becomes important for you to know some things. So let's know what these are...
What is a fake e-challan?
Actually, in fake e-challan, messages of fake e-challan are sent to the vehicle owners. In this, they are informed that they have violated traffic rules and they have to pay the fine on the given link.
At the same time, as soon as you click on this given link, you are asked to download an app or you are taken to a fake website. Immediately after this your information is hacked and you are defrauded.
How can it be avoided?
If you receive a message about challan deduction, then first of all check whether this message has come from a personal number or some other number.
Never make payment immediately after receiving the message nor click on the given link.
Whenever you receive a message regarding challan, you can check whether the message is genuine by visiting the official website of e-challan https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in/index/accused-challan.
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