Alert issued on rising 'e-challan' SMS phishing scams

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a warning about a rise in phishing scams involving fraudulent 'e-challan' SMS messages. Victims are led to fake websites mimicking the official M-Parivahan portal, where they are tricked into providing sensitive information under the threat of immediate fines. Citizens are advised to verify communications through official channels.