Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Pune RTO Warns of Fake E-Challan Scam
Bad people are sending fake messages to car and bike owners in Pune.
These messages say they need to pay money for traffic rules they broke.
The messages have fake links that take people to fake websites.
The real government office in Pune, called the RTO, says people should only use real government websites that end with .gov.in.
One person, Kishore, got a fake message from a hacked phone number.
The RTO says they will look into this problem and take action.
They tell everyone to be careful and not click on fake links.
Cybercriminals are sending fake e-challan links via text and WhatsApp to Pune motorists.
Victims are prompted to make online payments through fraudulent links, leading to financial fraud.
RTO officials have issued an advisory warning citizens to use only official .gov.in portals for transport services.
Victim Kishore Jagtap received a fake message from a hacked number, raising suspicions.
Deputy RTO Swapnil Bhosale urges citizens to avoid clicking on suspicious links and rely on official government websites.
- Who
- Cybercriminals targeting motorists in Pune
- What
- Fake e-challan links sent via text and WhatsApp to dupe motorists
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To loot citizens by prompting them to make online payments through fraudulent links
- Victim
- Kishore Jagtap
- RTO Official
- Swapnil Bhosale
- Fraud Method
- Fake e-challan links via text and WhatsApp
- Official Warning
- Use only .gov.in portals for transport services
- Services Affected
- Vehicle registration, driving licenses, e-challans, road tax payments