PTA blocks more than 100 fake E-challan websites. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in cooperation with the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA). This has taken decisive action against online fraud by blocking more than 100 fake and phishing websites. That were illegally posing as official e‑challan portals.
Authorities say these fraudulent sites were design to look like legitimate platforms to trick motorists into making payments under the pretext of traffic fines. Many used stolen logos, similar web addresses. And misleading content to lure users into entering personal and financial information. Posing serious risks of financial loss and data theft. The crackdown followed a detailed report from the PSCA. Which identified the suspicious domains and asked the PTA to take immediate action. In response, the telecom regulator swiftly blocked the harmful websites to prevent further exploitation of unsuspecting citizens.
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Officials have strongly urged the public to avoid making payments through unverified or suspicious websites. For safe and secure processing of e‑challan fines. Motorists are advise to use the official PSCA website at echallan.psca.gop.pk or the approved Public Safety App. The authorities emphasized that creating and operating fake government‑branded websites is a serious cybercrime. Legal and disciplinary measures are being pursue against individuals. And groups behind the scam as part of a zero‑tolerance policy on digital fraud.
With more residents relying on online services for traffic fine payments, government bodies are also focused on increasing public awareness about fraud risks and reinforcing cybersecurity monitoring to prevent future threats.