Fraudsters Send Fake Messages Demanding Water Bill Payments, Warns PMC

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has actually released a caution signaling people regarding fraud messages being flowed by unidentified people, wrongly asserting to stand for the public body and harmful interference of water meters as a result of unsettled water costs.

The public body, in a main declaration, specified that the message, which emerged on April 14, is doing the rounds to trick locals right into making on-line repayments by means of unproven resources.

PMC has actually made clear that these messages were not released by the Water Supply Department and has actually advised people to stay mindful.

The declaration checked out, “Several residents have reported receiving intimidating messages on their phones, warning them of water meter disconnection unless outstanding dues are paid immediately. These messages often include suspicious payment links and originate from unknown mobile numbers.”

The public body has actually encouraged locals not to participate in any type of type of on-line monetary purchase with unknown people or mobile numbers. Furthermore, people are advised not to click any type of web links given in such messages, as they might jeopardize individual information or cause monetary loss.

The PMC has actually stated that there are main and safe and secure approaches offered for accessing water expense details and making on-line repayments. For the benefit of the general public, the PMC has actually given a validated WhatsApp Virtual Assistant for all water bill-related inquiries. Residents can access comprehensive payment details and safely pay their fees via this chatbot by messaging 8888251001. Alternatively, the exact same solutions are offered via the main water tax obligation website at