Online transactions are so effortless. With so many online payment apps, it is easy to pay bills. However, recently, there were cases reporting money deductions, and the owner did not know about these transactions. In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a man had money deducted from his FASTag wallet.
FASTag: Toll Collection System
FASTag is a poll collection system operated by the National Highway Authority Of India. The system allows people to drive through the toll plaza without stopping for transactions. Though this has made travel less time-consuming, wallet security is an issue.
Toll Collection Frauds Taking Place
A Meerut-based engineer, Ijlal Ahmad Rizvi, got shocked to see a notification informing him about the money debited by FASTag. He stated that his car was in the garage for the past week. The money deduction notification that he received was from the Mathura Toll Plaza. However, he was quick to call and register a complaint on the toll-free number given by the National Highway Authority Of India. The Daurala Police Station is looking over this case.
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A similar incident happened with a Pune resident. He received three notifications of ₹310 deductions on the Pune-Mumbai Express Highway, though his car was in the garage all day. It is no surprise that the transactions need to be protected. Wherever we use online transaction methods, it is important to maintain discretion. Moreover, follow the guidelines given by RBI and other authorities to protect your hard-earned money.
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