PSCA urges citizens to stay vigilant against fake E-Challan SMS scams

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has warned citizens about an increase in digital fraud incidents involving fake SMS messages sent in the name of e-challan

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Apr, 2026) The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has warned citizens about an increase in digital fraud incidents involving fake SMS messages sent in the name of e-challan.

According to PSCA spokesperson, fraudsters are sending messages from different mobile numbers containing fake links to deceive citizens by obtaining their bank account details and grabbing their hard earned money.

The spokesperson clarified that official e-challan messages from Punjab Safe Cities Authority are sent only from “9915". Furthermore, Safe City e-challan messages do not contain any links, nor do they instruct citizens to make online payments. If any message received from “9915” includes a link or asks for bank account details, ATM card information, or any financial data, citizens are advised to exercise extreme caution, as Safe City never requests payments or financial information via SMS.

The spokesperson apprised that citizens are urged to avoid clicking on suspicious links and refrain from making payments through unverified websites.

E-challan verification can only be done through the official Safe City website echallan.psca.gop.pk, while payments can be made solely via e-Pay Punjab app by generating a PSID.

The spokesperson stated that all service providers have been notified to curb digital fraud, and legal action against individuals creating fake websites in the name of Safe City has been intensified. For further information regarding e-challan, citizens can call emergency Helpline-15 and select option 6.

The spokesperson underscored that Punjab Safe Cities Authority remains committed to protecting citizens from getting duped at the hands of swindlers and fraudsters adding that it has launched crackdown and is taking legal action against those involved in such fraudulent activities in the province.