In India, numerous scams are occurring these days, with scammers often targeting vulnerable individuals and using deceptive tactics to exploit them.
One common scam involves fake text messages that impersonate official electricity departments, claiming the recipient has unpaid bills and threatening to disconnect their power immediately.
These scammers create a sense of panic and urgency, forcing people into making quick payments.
The messages are cleverly designed to look official, making it harder to recognise the deception, as reported by NDTV.
Consequently, these scammers have successfully drained the bank accounts of many people across the country.
To protect yourself from this scam, it is crucial to stay vigilant.
Avoid clicking on any links in text messages that claim to be from your electricity department.
Instead, visit the official website or contact your local electricity department to inquire about your bill and make any necessary payments.
Exercise caution when you receive messages that try to rush you into immediate payments by threatening power disconnection.
If you do receive such a message, it is essential to remain calm and not give in to panic.