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New Delhi. If you also use FASTag for your vehicle, then this news is very important for you. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a strict advisory regarding online fraud in the name of FASTag Annual Pass. Fraudsters are now robbing motorists of their hard-earned money through fake websites that look exactly like the real thing.
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How does this high-tech scam work?
Mask of the original: Fraudsters have created fake websites that look exactly like NHAI or genuine FASTag portals.
Search Engine Game (SEO): Scammers use advertisements and search engine optimization (SEO) to rank these fake sites at the top of Google search results. This makes users think that this is the official site.
What is the method of cheating?
Theft of personal information: When the user clicks on these fake sites, he is asked for mobile number, vehicle registration number and bank/payment details.
Money Transfer: As soon as the information is filled, the money goes directly into the scammers’ account.
no receipt: After the payment is deducted, the user does not get any confirmation, or is given a fake receipt.
Home Ministry had also warned
This matter is so serious that before this, people working under the Home Ministry Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C) had also issued a warning in this regard. According to officials, these scams have become so high-tech that it has become almost impossible for a common user to differentiate between a real and a fake website at first glance.
How to avoid this online fraud? (Safety Tips)
Using the official app: For FASTag Annual Pass or any service always visit the official government website or Rajmargyatra Use only the (Highway Yatra) app.
Avoid Ads: Avoid clicking on ‘Sponsored’ or advertising links while searching on Google.
Check URL: Check the URL (web address) of the website carefully before entering your personal or payment details.
Maintain Privacy: Do not share your OTP, card details or login ID-password with anyone.
Close suspicious sites: If any website asks you for unnecessary permissions, close it immediately.