Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Kurnool SP Warns Public About Cyber Fraud During Dasara
Vikrant Patil, the police chief for Kurnool district, warned people about online scams during the Dasara holidays.
Some messages may falsely say that a traffic e-challan is unpaid.
They may include links or APK files.
Patil said the police will never send APK files for e-challans.
He also warned about fake social media ads promising big Dasara discounts.
These links could be suspicious.
People should avoid clicking them.
They should not share personal or banking information, or one-time passwords.
Kurnool district superintendent of police Vikrant Patil urged people to stay alert for cyber fraud during the Dasara holidays.
He warned against WhatsApp messages and SMS links claiming that traffic e-challans were pending.
Patil said the police department would never send APK files in the name of e-challans.
He cautioned people about fake social media advertisements promoting discounts under the “Dasara Big Sale” banner.
He advised people not to click suspicious links or share personal information, banking details or one-time passwords.
- Who
- Kurnool district superintendent of police Vikrant Patil.
- What
- He warned people about fake e-challan messages and fraudulent Dasara sale advertisements.
- When
- During the Dasara holidays; the statement was issued on Sunday.
- Where
- Kurnool district.
- Why
- To help people avoid cyber fraud involving suspicious links, APK files and requests for sensitive information.
- Official
- Vikrant Patil, Kurnool district superintendent of police
- Period
- Dasara holidays
- Fake e-challan tactic
- WhatsApp messages and SMS links claiming traffic e-challans are pending
- Police clarification
- The police department will never send APK files in the name of e-challans
- Fake sale promotion
- Social media advertisements under the “Dasara Big Sale” banner
- Sensitive information
- Personal information, banking details and one-time passwords