Fake E-Challan SMS Scam Alert in Pakistan
Imagine checking your phone and seeing an urgent SMS about an unpaid e-challan, demanding immediate payment via a suspicious link. This is the reality for many in Pakistan, as the fake e-challan SMS scam surges, tricking drivers into financial loss and data theft.
Latest Update from PSCA on the SMS Scam
This automotive-related fraud has spiked in 2026, affecting thousands nationwide. Therefore, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and Karachi Police have issued urgent warnings about fraudulent messages mimicking official traffic fines.
The alert stated that the official e-challans come only from 8070, and PSCA never requests payments or personal info via SMS.
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How the Scam Works and Recent Incidents
Scammers send texts from unofficial numbers like those starting with +92, posing as PSCA or police, urging clicks on malware-laden links for “fine payments.”
Victims report data theft and financial losses. Social platforms, including X, are flooded with user-shared screenshots of bogus messages, highlighting incidents in Lahore, Karachi, and beyond.
SCAM ALERT – this time it’s ur e-challan – do not reply
It sounded authentic except that address was https://t.co/I7C5WCV8mc & phone number+212 625 97 04 36@PSCAsafecities plz note pic.twitter.com/KgU9nz6SQE
— Fauzia Yazdani (@yazdanifauzia) January 13, 2026
Tips to Stay Safe
- Verify your challans via the official PSCA link.
- Delete suspicious SMS and report to 15 or the FIA Cyber Wing at the helpline 1991. You can even contact the PTA to take action against such numbers.
- Never click unknown links, they often contain viruses compromising your device and security.
- Always remember! You’ll receive all e-challan notifications from 8070.
In conclusion, the fake e-challan SMS scam in Pakistan underscores the need for vigilance in automotive digital services. Stay informed and share this blog on socials with your dears to protect others!
