Man loses ₹6 lakh after paying traffic fine via SMS link: Here’s what police advise ...

A man lost nearly Rs. 6 lakh after clicking a link sent through a text message that claimed he had to pay a traffic fine of Rs. 500. Cybercrime police said the incident highlights how fraudsters are using fake challan messages to target vehicle owners. Here’s how to spot fake messages and avoid scams that steal money through payment links.(Pexels) According to officials, the victim received an SMS stating that a fine had been imposed on his vehicle for a traffic violation. The message included a payment link. Believing it to be genuine, the man clicked the link and reached a...