FASTag– Now cyber fraud has reached FASTag as well. Yes, now cyber thugs are stealing money from people’s wallets. In such a situation, if you are also a FASTag user, then you should be careful now. Let’s know. Many people use FASTag to cross toll plazas on highways easily. Vehicles cross toll plazas without any obstruction through FASTag. Recently, the government has also started FASTag Annual Pass, through which people can get rid of toll plazas for a year for only Rs 3000, but now cyber fraud has reached FASTag as well. Yes, now cyber thugs are stealing money from people’s wallets. Let’s know.

How to avoid FASTag cyber fraud

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Cyber fraud reaches FASTag users

Many such cases have come to light where money is being withdrawn from people’s FASTag wallets through just one link. People are being asked to close FASTag and their wallets are being emptied in the name of KYC. In such a situation, if you are also a FASTag user, then you should be careful now.

Do this to avoid FASTag cyber fraud

People are being duped by cyber thugs in different ways every time. Sometimes they are offered discounts and cashback, and sometimes they are offered free goods. All these cyber frauds happen through links or fake SMS. Now people are being robbed by sending links or SMS related to FASTag. In such a situation, to avoid FASTag cyber fraud, do not click on any unknown link nor share your personal information on any unknown call.

  1. To do any work related to FASTag, use only the official website or app of NHAI. Do not do any work through unknown website or link.
  2. Do not share any information related to your FASTag like OTP, PIN or password with any unknown number.
  3. Do not scan any unknown QR code to make any payment related to FASTag. Scanning the QR code can also hack your phone and your personal information can be stolen.
  4. Keep checking your FASTag wallet balance and history from time to time. If you notice anything different, take immediate action.