Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Capt (retd) Hamza Humayun has alerted residents of Islamabad about fake SMS messages claiming to be traffic challans. These texts often include links to check or pay fines but are not issued by the Islamabad Traffic Police.
Officials confirmed that such fraudulent messages are designed to steal personal and financial information. While they may appear urgent and official, citizens are advised not to click on the links or share any details.
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For authentic challan information, residents should only use official sources such as the Islamabad Traffic Police app, the official website, or designated offices. All genuine details are available through these channels.
CTO Hamza urged citizens to report any suspicious messages immediately. He stressed the importance of vigilance, stating: “Your caution protects your data.”
With SMS and WhatsApp scams on the rise in Pakistan, authorities are increasing public awareness and urging people to double-check unexpected messages before taking any action.
