Digital Goa, June 6 – State Electricity dept has warned consumers of a fake disconnection notice which is being circulated via SMS by unidentified fraudsters and asked them to refrain from making any payments using the link sent with the message. “Fraud messages for disconnecting of power supply for non payments of electricity bills are being circulated by unknown persons. All are requested not to carry out any payments on the link provided by them or share any details/OTP. Kindly be informed that Electricity Department will not send any such messages through SMS or WhatsApp for immediate disconnection of power supply. In case of any further clarification contact our toll free helpline no, at 1912 or at 0832-2490800,” states a public notice by the Chief Electrical Engineer. Several electricity consumers has complained of receiving the following message, “Dear Consumer Your Electricity power will be disconnected. Tonight at 9.30 pm from electricity office. because your previous month bill was not update. Please immediately contact with our electricity officer +919937732563.”
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