The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has issued a warning to the public after receiving several complaints about fraudulent e-challan messages sent to citizens from unauthorised numbers.
The PSCA spokesperson stated that scammers are sending fake e-challan SMS alerts from the number 8070 to mislead people. The authority clarified that official e-challan notifications are only sent from the Punjab government’s designated number, 9915.
PSCA said that Safe City authorities never ask for cash payments, bank account details, or debit and credit card information through SMS messages. Citizens have been strongly advised to avoid clicking on suspicious links or making payments through unknown or unverified websites.
The spokesperson added that a genuine e-challan message always contains full details of the violation, including the time, location and type of traffic offence.
The authority has urged citizens to stay alert and immediately report any suspicious messages by contacting the Emergency Helpline 15 or reaching out to the Federal Investigation Agency Cyber Crime Wing.
Fake E-tag scam busted: Over 100 fraud websites blocked
Earlier, Pakistan Safe Cities Authority, with the help of Pakistan Telecommunication, has blocked more than a hundred fake website which were involved in plundering the people in the name of issuing E-Tag registrations.
According to a safe city spokesperson, the websites were involved in issuing fake E-tag registrations unlawfully to people.
He urged that citizens should be careful in paying to such fake and suspicious websites. According to officials for E-tag registration, people only use the safe city website
echallan.psca.gop.pk
Crackdown continues against Non-M-Tag Vehicles in Islamabad
Authorities in the federal capital have continued operations against vehicles without M-Tags registration.
Readers have been fully activated at various checkpoints across the city to identify non-tagged vehicles.
M-Tag installation is also ongoing at 15 designated booth points set up in different areas of Islamabad.
According to the Director General Excise, vehicles without M-Tags are being stopped at multiple checkpoints as part of the enforcement drive.
The DG Excise has urged citizens to get their vehicles fitted with M-Tags at the earliest to avoid legal complications and inconvenience.
After multiple extensions, the deadline for M-tag registration expired. Vehicles without M-Tag are not allowed to enter the premises of Islamabad from 15 January 2026.
The citizens had been warned that further action will be taken under the relevant rules.
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