The transport department has alerted citizens of six identified fake websites regarding high security number plates and appealed to them not to fall prey to such online sites. A first information report (FIR) has been filed at the cyber cell of Mumbai police.

Sources said with the deadline fast approaching, citizens are falling prey to fake websites and getting duped. “The fake websites are generating a QR code and sending an OTP like the original one, but charging double the money and new plates are not delivered. Those who are not aware of the official rates are falling prey to the scam,” a source said.