Authorities in Karachi and Punjab have issued strong warnings to the public after several reports emerged of citizens receiving fake e-challan messages demanding immediate payment of traffic fines. According to Karachi Traffic Police, scammers have started sending fraudulent SMS falsely linked to mobile payment services like Easypaisa. Officials clarified that these fake e-challan messages are “misleading and fraudulent” with no connection to the traffic police or any government department. For help, the public has been advised to contact the Karachi Traffic Police helpline at 1915. In Punjab, the Safe City Authority has also raised concern over fake e-challan messages circulating in the province.