The scam site also stated that failure to pay could result in 'hefty fines, license suspension, or court summons,' to create a sense of urgency. (Image credit: Kiran Rajput/X)
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Moneycontrol18-01-2026, 15:29

Mumbai Comedian Exposes Sophisticated E-Challan Scam Mimicking MoRTH Website

  • A Mumbai comedian revealed a sophisticated e-challan scam after almost falling for a fake website imitating the official MoRTH portal.
  • The scam involves SMS messages with shortened links leading to a fraudulent site designed to look like the government's e-challan portal.
  • The fake website, echallan.pasvahan.icu, closely resembles the legitimate echallan.parivahan.gov.in, with a subtle one-letter difference.
  • It dynamically inserts user-provided details to create a convincing illusion of authenticity, urging immediate payment of a fake Rs 500 fine.
  • Many netizens reported receiving similar scam messages, highlighting the widespread nature of this digital fraud.

Why It Matters: A Mumbai comedian exposed a sophisticated e-challan scam using a fake website to trick users into paying fraudulent fines.

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