Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Police Warn of Fake E-Challan Scams via SMS and WhatsApp
Imagine you get a text or message saying you have a traffic ticket.
It looks official and asks you to pay quickly.
But it's a trick!
Criminals are sending fake tickets that have links.
If you click those links, bad stuff can happen.
The links can secretly install programs that steal your passwords, or other personal information.
The police are telling everyone to be careful and not click on any links from unexpected traffic violation notices.
Bengal and Kolkata Police are warning about a scam involving fake e-challans.
Fraudsters send deceptive traffic-violation notices via SMS and WhatsApp.
The messages contain malicious links that appear genuine.
Clicking the links can install malware or steal banking credentials.
The goal of the scam is to empty victims' bank accounts.
- Who
- Bengal and Kolkata Police are warning vehicle owners.
- What
- Fraudsters are sending fake traffic violation notices via SMS and WhatsApp.
- When
- The warning was issued on Tuesday.
- Where
- Across the state.
- Why
- To prevent vehicle owners from falling victim to scams.
- Target
- Vehicle owners
- Threat Type
- Fake traffic-violation notices
- Method
- SMS and WhatsApp messages with malicious links
- Risk
- Malware installation and banking credential theft
- Authorities Issuing Warning
- Bengal and Kolkata Police