Explained: The New E-Challan Scam, How We Can Escape It?

The scammers send a text message to your phone that closely remembers e-challan alerts

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How Does E-Challan Scam Work?

The scammers send a text message to your phone that closely remembers e-challan alerts. The messages have a payment link. One you click on it, your phone's security is compromised, and the hackers get access to your credit/debit card details. Before you know, you have been conned.