Delhi Man Loses Rs 4 Lakh to Fake Challan Scam; Cybercriminals Exploit mParivahan Name

• A Delhi man lost over Rs 4 lakh after clicking a fake traffic challan link received via WhatsApp, disguised as an official 'NextGen mParivahan' message.
• The scam involved a message for an unpaid Rs 1,000 challan, prompting the victim to download an application after clicking the link.
• Cybercriminals gained access to the victim's Amazon e-wallet and email, then used saved credit card details to purchase e-gift cards.
• The fraudsters sent these e-gift cards to their own email IDs, making the recovery of Rs 4.05 lakh extremely difficult.
• Police advise verifying challans only on the official Parivahan website and caution against clicking unknown links or messages creating urgency.

Why It Matters: A Delhi man lost Rs 4 lakh to a fake traffic challan scam, highlighting the need for vigilance against cyber fraud.