Residents are advised to exercise caution upon receiving SMS notifications claiming that their electricity connection will be disconnected due to non-payment. These messages may be fraudulent.
Key Actions to Take:
1. Verify Payment Status: Check your payment status directly on the TANGEDCO website or mobile app.
2. Ignore Suspicious Messages: Do not call or make payments to any number provided in the SMS.
3. Report Fraud: Immediately report such messages to the cybercrime helpline at 1930.
Stay vigilant to avoid falling victim to scams.