Delhi Jal Board Warns Residents Against Fraudulent Water Service Calls
DJB issues advisory against fraudulent calls, messages
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The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has issued a warning about fraudulent calls and messages threatening disconnection of water services unless immediate payments are made. Residents are advised not to share personal information and to report such incidents to the cybercrime helpline.
- 01DJB oversees water supply for approximately 2.9 million customers in Delhi.
- 02Fraudulent communications are attempting to extort money under false pretenses.
- 03Official DJB communications are only through written notices or verified digital channels.
- 04Residents should not make payments based on suspicious calls or messages.
- 05Reports of such fraud should be directed to the cybercrime helpline.
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On April 9, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) issued an advisory alerting residents of New Delhi about fraudulent calls and messages threatening disconnection of water services unless immediate payments are made. The DJB, responsible for supplying water to approximately 2.9 million registered customers, emphasized that these communications are unauthorized and intended to extort money. The Board clarified that all official communication is conducted through written notices or verified digital channels, and residents should not engage with suspicious calls or messages. They are advised to refrain from sharing personal or financial information and to report any such incidents to the cybercrime helpline at 1930 or via the official website. This advisory aims to protect residents from scams that exploit their concerns about water service continuity.
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This advisory helps protect residents from financial loss due to fraudulent activities related to water service bills.
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