The Economic Times

How this e-challan SMS could empty your bank account in minutes: Comedians close call exposes a new scam; Netizens share similar experiences

A Mumbai comedian narrowly avoided an e-challan scam, highlighting how fraudsters use convincing fake websites and official-looking messages. The scam redirected users to a fake portal mimicking the government's, designed to steal card details. This incident serves as a stark reminder to always verify official communications and website domains.