Electricity Bill Fraud Alert: Don’t Click That Link Before Reading This

Scammers are targeting online electricity bill payers with fake payment alerts and disconnection threats. Here’s how to stay safe.

Paying electricity bills online has made life easier — no more standing in long queues or waiting hours to make payments. With just a few clicks on your phone, bills are cleared in minutes. But with this convenience comes rising risk — particularly from .

Recently, several consumers have fallen prey to , where fraudsters send deceptive text messages claiming unpaid dues and warning of immediate disconnection. One such incident involved a consumer who received a message saying, “Your electricity bill is pending. Pay immediately via the given link to avoid disconnection.” In panic, the consumer clicked the link and paid, only to realise later that the lin