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🚨 WhatsApp Alert – Fake RTO Challan Scam Spreading!

Cybercriminals are circulating a malicious APK file disguised as an “RTO e-Challan” via WhatsApp.

What Happens If You Open It:

• Your phone gets infected with malware  
• The same message auto-forwards to your contacts  
• Hackers gain access to your WhatsApp & possibly banking data  
• Your WhatsApp number may get banned due to spam behavior

Stay Safe:

• Do NOT open or forward unknown APK files  
• Verify challans only on official portals like parivahan.gov.in  
• Avoid messages from unknown numbers claiming to be traffic police  
• Check for suspicious file names like “RTO Challan.apk” or “TrafficFine.apk”

Over 3,000 cases reported in Tamil Nadu alone:

🚨 WhatsApp Alert – Fake RTO Challan Scam Spreading!

Cybercriminals are circulating a malicious APK file disguised as an “RTO e-Challan” via WhatsApp.

What Happens If You Open It:

• Your phone gets infected with malware  
• The same message auto-forwards to your contacts  
• Hackers gain access to your WhatsApp & possibly banking data  
• Your WhatsApp number may get banned due to spam behavior

Stay Safe:

• Do NOT open or forward unknown APK files  
• Verify challans only on official portals like parivahan.gov.in  
• Avoid messages from unknown numbers claiming to be traffic police  
• Check for suspicious file names like “RTO Challan.apk” or “TrafficFine.apk”

Over 3,000 cases reported in Tamil Nadu alone: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-news-cyber-cops-warn-citizens-about-fake-traffic-e-challan-sim-hijack-frauds