RTO Scam Alert: Fake Links Empty Bank Accounts! Beware Cyber Fraud

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News18•07-01-2026, 11:59
RTO Scam Alert: Fake Links Empty Bank Accounts! Beware Cyber Fraud
- •Beware of fake RTO messages for e-challans or driving license updates, as clicking them can lead to financial fraud.
- •Cybercriminals send deceptive links via WhatsApp/SMS that download malicious apps, stealing mobile data and bank information.
- •Kiran More, RTO Chandrapur, warns vehicle owners to be vigilant against these scams.
- •Identify real government websites by the '.gov.in' domain; avoid suspicious links ending in .com, .online, .site, or .in.
- •Official RTO portals are vahan.parivahan.gov.in, sarathi.parivahan.gov.in, and echallan.parivahan.gov.in; report fraud to helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.
Why It Matters: Always verify RTO links and use official government portals to avoid cyber fraud and protect your finances.
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