– Municipal Corporation appeals to the general public, if you get any call or message, immediately complain to the nearest police station
Gurugram : Municipal Corporation Gurugram Executive Engineer Sanjeev Kumar said that some citizens have recently received complaints about fake calls and WhatsApp messages in the name of water bill through mobile number 9022138476. In these messages, people are being pressured to pay the bill immediately, due to which there is an atmosphere of concern among the citizens.
Municipal Corporation Gurugram has taken these cases seriously and warned the citizens that this is a complete fraud attempt. People have been appealed not to make any payment nor share their personal or banking details.
The Executive Engineer said that be cautious of any such call or message. If you receive any such suspicious message or call, immediately lodge a complaint at the nearest police station. This may be part of an organized cyber fraud.
The Municipal Corporation has also clarified that they do not demand payment from any consumer through phone or message. Water bills should be paid only through authorized portals or Municipal Corporation offices.
What to do if you receive such a call/message
* Do not click on any link.
* Do not send any amount.
* Take a screenshot immediately and lodge a complaint at the local police station.
Citizens are requested to inform each other about this so that no one falls prey to this fraud.