Electricity bill frauds are one of the most reported online crimes in Kolkata and police fear the numbers could rise during summer when a simple text message saying supply will be disconnected if the bill is not paid will be enough to trigger panic.
“People are most vulnerable to falling prey to this online fraud in summer months, when it is extremely uncomfortable to stay without power at home. People at times panic and do what they are asked to, thinking that would help them retain power connection,” said a police officer.
Police officers and officials of the power utilities urged consumers to be alert about fraudulent messages.
