Fake Traffic Challan WhatsApp Scam: Delhi Man Loses Rs 4 Lakh to Cybercriminals

• A Delhi man lost Rs 4 lakh after clicking a fake traffic challan link on WhatsApp.
• The message, appearing from 'NextGen e-Parivahan', used official-sounding language to trick the victim.
• Clicking the link led to an app download, followed by unauthorized credit card transactions and e-wallet password changes.
• Scammers used saved credit card details to buy e-gift cards, making recovery difficult.
• Police advise verifying challans only on the official Parivahan website and avoiding unknown links.