India, Jan. 9 -- If you're planning to purchase an annual FASTag pass or renew an existing one, the authorities have urged you to be careful, as a new online scam is targeting vehicle owners. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has warned that fake websites and unauthorised links are misleading people by claiming to offer FASTag annual passes. Officials said that such scams can lead to financial loss and misuse of personal details, with some victims losing around Rs. 3,000.

NHAI clarified that the FASTag annual pass is available only through one official channel. Users can purchase it only using the Rajmargyatra mobile application. Any website, social media link, or message that claims to sell a one-year FASTag pass outside t...