Web desk: The Karachi Traffic Police have cautioned residents against a growing number of fake text messages claiming to be official traffic challans.
These messages, sent from personal mobile numbers, request that citizens pay fines through EasyPaisa.
According to the department, the SMS alerts are “misleading” and have “no connection with Karachi Traffic Police or any government department.”
Officials added that the police never send challan notifications via private phone numbers or direct people to unauthorised payment links.
The warning was issued on Monday after the police noticed several such fraudulent messages circulating in the city.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, the force explained: “Karachi Traffic Police informs citizens that in recent days, citizens have been receiving false SMS messages from some miscreants requesting payment of traffic challans attributed to Easypaisa. These messages are fake, misleading and fraudulent.”
The public is advised to stay alert and ignore suspicious texts.
Authorities stressed that people should not transfer money to unverified accounts or click on unknown links. The advisory further reminded motorists to keep their personal data safe and to use only official platforms to confirm or settle their fines.
Citizens have been encouraged to reach out directly to the Karachi Traffic Police helpline for assistance or verification.
⚠️ عوام الناس کے لیے اہم اطلاع ⚠️
— Karachi Traffic Police (@Khitrafficpol) September 28, 2025
کراچی ٹریفک پولیس کی جانب سے شہریوں کو آگاہ کیا جاتا ہے کہ حالیہ دنوں میں بعض نوسر باز عناصر کی جانب سے شہریوں کو ایزی پیسہ سے منسوب ٹریفک چالان کی ادائیگی کے جھوٹے ایس ایم ایس موصول ہو رہے ہیں۔
یہ پیغامات جعلی، گمراہ کن اور فراڈ پر مبنی ہیں،
Scams are very common nowadays, the most common being online fraud, phishing attacks via fake emails, sports immigration fraud and fake lottery scams.
How to protect yourself from online scams
Authorities have repeatedly urged the population to handle these scams and misinformation with caution. To protect yourself from online scams, avoid clicking on suspicious links.
Do not share personal information or passwords, especially codes like OTP or verification codes. Use strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
If you still notice any suspicious activities, report them to the concerned authorities.
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