Hyderabad: Fraudsters Exploiting HSRP Directive
Fraudsters are exploiting the HSRP directive to extract money from vehicle owners in Hyderabad.
The RTA has issued an alert after fraudsters extracted money from vehicle owners for not installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) number plates.
- Cyber fraudsters are calling and sending messages to vehicle owners, warning them of penalties for not installing HSRP number plates.
- They use official-sounding language, fake links, and forged documents to appear credible and extract money.
A cab driver from Tirumalagiri received a fake call demanding payment of a non-existent fine for not installing an HSRP.
In this incident, the caller claimed that the driver had failed to fix an HSRP on his vehicle and must immediately pay a fine of Rs 3,400.
Author's summary: Fraudsters target vehicle owners in Hyderabad.