Fraudsters take new route, scams using fake traffic e-challans on rise targeting Kochi vehicle owners
KOCHI: Beware of e-challans for traffic violations received via WhatsApp. Cyber fraudsters could be behind them. In recent weeks, a growing number of vehicle owners in Kochi have become easy targets of cyber fraud after receiving fake traffic e-challans through WhatsApp.
According to the police, two such cyber fraud incidents were reported this week from Thrikkakara and Vazhakala. Recently, a Kangarapady native lost Rs 99,000 after receiving a fake traffic challan for ‘violations’ involving his car.
