Phishing Alert: Spotting the ‘Vahan Parivahan’ Speeding Violation Ticket Scam

There is no doubt that traffic violations have also been victimized by scammers, as have most online services, as phishing has become one of the new ways in which unsuspecting victims have been tricked into giving out their personal information. The scammer sends users an e-challan that mentions an issue, and as soon as they click on it, or download the app, they use this information to wipe their bank account clean and get away from them. 

Receiving an e-challan and questioning its legitimacy may indicate a scam is on the horizon. It has been found that cybercriminals have been exploiting traffic violations to lead unwitting individuals into phishing traps, leading unsuspecting individuals into phishing schemes. As the landscape of online fraud continues to evolve, a new scam has emerged, targeting unsuspecting vehicle owners through WhatsApp. A new scam dubbed the “Fake Traffic Violation Challan Scam” involves fraudsters sending bogus traffic challans through the messaging service, along with an APK file which is designed to take personal information. 

Several online scams have surfaced over the past few months, ranging from job offers to investment schemes, however, now a new threat has emerged – a fake traffic violation Challan scam. Recently, a Reddit user, known as Dambu186, shared his experience with the scam, emphasizing the importance of being aware of these types of scams and avoiding them. It is important to understand that Android uses an APK file forma

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