Chandigarh admn cautions against fraudulent SMS about power bills

A Chandigarh administration spokesperson advised public not to take cognizance of such type of messages and not fall prey to unscrupulous elements to avoid any financial loss

The UT administration has cautioned the public against fraudulent phone calls and SMS regarding pending electricity dues.

Chandigarh administration has cautioned residents against a fake SMS stating “Dear customer your electricity power will be disconnected tonight at 9.30 pm from electricity office because your previous month bill is not updated”, with a phone number to contact the electricity officer. (Shutterstock)

A UT spokesperson said residents were receiving fraudulent text messages stating “Dear customer your electricity power will be disconnected tonight at 9.30 pm from electricity office because your previous month bill is not updated”, with a phone number to contact the electricity officer. The spokesperson said these phone numbers were not related to any officer of the electricity wing of the UT engineering department.

“Hence, the public is advised not to take cognizance of such type of messages and not fall prey to unscrupulous elements to avoid any financial loss. Further, in case of any grievance regarding electricity bill, the sub-division office concerned, as mentioned in the electricity bills, may be contacted,” the spokesperson stated.