Beware! Fake Traffic Challan Scam Alert

[Enjoyajeet]

I wanted to share something that happened to me today to warn others in our community. I received this text message claiming to be from the Delhi Traffic Police about a traffic challan.
The message (from sender ID “AD-DELTRF-S”) listed a challan and vehicle number and said it was being sent to a virtual court. It promised a future message with a link to pay online.
The immediate red flag for me was the vehicle number, DL1TA1088, which is not mine. This is a clear phishing attempt to scare people into clicking a malicious link and stealing their money or personal information.

What should I do now to report this online scam?

[complainthub]

Dear @Enjoyajeet

To report this phishing attempt impersonating Delhi Traffic Police, visit the Cyber Crime Portal at the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal and file a complaint under “Report Other Cybercrime” > “Report Cybercrime Related to Fake/Phishing Messages.” You can also forward the suspicious SMS to 1930 or call at 1930. Do not click any links or share personal data.

@complainthub

• Login or Register: You might need to create an account on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. Visit the link: https://cybercrime.gov.in/Webform/Crime_AuthoLogin.aspx
• Report the Crime: Find the “Report Cyber Crime” section and fill out the details.
• Provide Information: Describe the incident, suspect details (if known), and any other relevant information.
• Submit and Track: Don’t forget to note down the acknowledgement number to track your report’s progress.

Keeping Track and Getting Help:

• Track Your Report: Use the Cybercrime portal’s “Report & Track” feature to see the status of your complaint.
• Need More Help?: If you’re not satisfied with the response, contact the designated cybercrime police officer for your state or region.

Note : Reporting cyber crimes helps police authorities track down criminals and prevent future attacks.

Need more information? Read: How to File an Online Cybercrime Complaint (complainthub.in)

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