Overview
- The fraudulent page used the address echallan.pasvahan.icu, closely resembling the official echallan.parivahan.gov.in domain.
- The site displayed an urgent notice demanding a ₹500 payment and mimicked government branding, including the Ashoka emblem.
- Inputs such as vehicle or driving licence numbers were echoed back on the next screen to create the illusion of authentic records.
- Multiple users reported receiving similar texts, and one person cited a ₹999 loss to a related fake HSRP number-plate website.
- Experts urged users to verify challans only on .gov.in portals, avoid links in unsolicited messages, and never enter card details on unverified sites.