The Bengaluru Traffic Police personnel.
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Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has issued a warning to citizens about a surge in fake calls and malicious links demanding money for supposed traffic fines.
The police department has stated that they have been receiving a rising number of complaints regarding these scams.
In an advisory released on Thursday, the police cautioned that these fraudulent calls impersonate traffic authorities in an attempt to deceive people and extract personal information or payments.
The advisory urged citizens to stay vigilant against calls claiming unpaid traffic fines, offering fake insurance or vehicle registration services, alleging involvement in hit-and-run cases, or sharing links that falsely claim to contain video footage of traffic violations.
The department has also warned against fake calls requesting citizens to press a key to confirm identity or verify payments.
The BTP advised people to confirm the authenticity of any call or message by contacting the department directly. They can do so via the official website btp.gov.in or helplines 080-22868550 and 080-22868444.
"Verify officer identities before sharing information. Use official channels to pay fines or access services. Ensure your software and operating systems are updated," the advisory emphasised.
Anyone receiving suspicious calls or messages can report them to acpplanningoffice@gmail.com.