Beware! Big fraud in the name of ‘FASTag Annual Pass’; Alert warning to motorists from NHAI

• Beware!
• Big fraud in the name of ‘FASTag Annual Pass’
• Alert warning to motorists from NHAI

FASTag Scam: The use of digital payments and online services is growing rapidly across the country. However, taking advantage of this growing trend, cybercriminals are adopting new methods to target people. Now a new case has come up, in which “FASTag Annual Pass” People are being cheated in the name of

Big warning from NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued an alert regarding this scam. According to officials, several fake websites have been created, which look exactly like government websites. Unsuspecting users deposit money into these websites believing them to be official and genuine; However, they do not get any actual FASTag service in return.

How exactly does this FASTag fraud happen?

According to NHAI, criminals create fake websites, which look very similar to the official FASTag portal. These websites use advertising and ‘SEO’ (Search Engine Optimization) techniques to make sure they appear at the top of search engines like Google. When a user visits these sites, he is asked to provide his mobile number, vehicle registration number, bank details and payment related information. Assuming that they are on an official and secure platform, users fill in all the information asked. After that, the payment money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the criminals. In many cases, the user receives no confirmation of payment, or only a fake receipt is given. As a result, people lose money without getting any valid FASTag service.

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Government agencies have also issued warnings

Earlier, the ‘Indian Cyber ​​Crime Coordination Centre’ (I4C) functioning under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had also issued warnings about such scams. Officials say criminals are now so clever that their websites appear completely genuine at first glance; This makes it very easy for people to fall prey to fraud. Also Read: Cars parked in the sun are becoming a financial burden Take proper care of your vehicle this summer.

How to protect yourself from these online scams?

• To avail FASTag-related services, use only official platforms, for example the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app.
• Avoid clicking on sponsored links or unfamiliar advertisements appearing on Google.
• Before entering any personal information, always check the URL of the website.
• Never share sensitive details like OTP, bank account details or passwords with anyone.
• If a website looks suspicious, close it immediately.

Be alert; Otherwise, you…

In today’s world, while digital facilities have become more and more readily available, the risks associated with them have also increased. Even a minor error in judgment can lead to huge financial losses. Hence, it is imperative that you remain vigilant and use only trusted platforms.

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