In short
An SMS claims that an electricity bill is unpaid and service will be disconnected The objective is typically to steal credentials, install malware or obtain fraudulent payment.
What it is
The message uses urgency and a trusted utility pretext to push immediate action. The victim is then pushed to click a link, call a number, install software or make a payment.
How it starts
An SMS claims that an electricity bill is unpaid and service will be disconnected.
What they tell you
The message uses urgency and a trusted utility pretext to push immediate action
What they want you to do
Click a link, call a number, install software or make a payment
How you lose money
steal credentials, install malware or obtain fraudulent payment
What happens next
After the first successful step, the fraudster may demand more money/information, deepen account or device access, or disappear.
Warning signs
fear | urgency | authority | smishing | malicious link | impersonation
Where this is documented
India — officially documented by an Indian authority/regulator
How to avoid it
Verify the claim using the agency's official website or published helpline; do not transfer money or share OTP/PIN because of an unsolicited threat.
If it already happened
Contact the bank/payment provider immediately if money moved; report financial cyber fraud promptly via 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in; preserve messages, transaction IDs, phone numbers and URLs.