WhatsApp Challan Scam: Delhi Youth Loses ₹4 Lakh to Fake Traffic Fine Message

• A New Delhi youth lost ₹4 lakh after clicking a WhatsApp message claiming a ₹1,000 traffic challan.
• The message, from "NextGen mParivahan," led him to download an app, after which his Amazon account details were compromised.
• Fraudsters used his saved credit card details to purchase ₹4,05,000 worth of e-gift cards.
• A case was registered under Section 318(4) (Fraud) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after a complaint on NCRP.
• Police warn against rising WhatsApp challan scams, urging caution with links from unknown sources and threats of fines.

Why It Matters: Beware of fake WhatsApp challan messages; clicking suspicious links can lead to significant financial fraud.