Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Delhi Police Warns of Fake E-Challan WhatsApp Scam
Delhi Police is alerting people about a new trick where scammers are pretending to be traffic police.
They send messages on WhatsApp saying you have a fine.
These messages include links that can hack your phone if you click them.
The real police never send messages on WhatsApp, and they always use the official website.
If you get a suspicious message, don't click anything and check the official website first.
If you've been tricked, contact the police or call 1930.
Delhi Police warns of fake e-challan scams circulating via WhatsApp.
Scammers send messages with challan details and malicious APK files.
Clicking links in these messages can lead to phone hacking and fraud.
Official traffic police do not use WhatsApp for sending challans.
Victims of the scam should report it to local police or helpline 1930.
- Who
- Delhi Police is alerting citizens about scammers.
- What
- Fake e-challan scam circulating via WhatsApp.
- When
- Information not available in the article.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To prevent citizens from falling victim to cyber fraud.
- Scam Type
- Fake e-challan
- Platform
- Target
- Vehicle owners
- Official Website
- echallan.parivahan.gov.in
- Helpline
- 1930