LPG Booking Scam: Government’s warning regarding gas booking, one click and the bank account will be cleared, do not make this mistake even by mistake

News India Live, Digital Desk: These days, cyber thugs in the country have tried a new and dangerous trick to rob the general public. Now hackers are using LPG cylinder booking and subsidy as a weapon. A message is going viral on social media and WhatsApp, claiming that there is going to be a huge shortage of gas in the country and customers will have to click on a link to confirm their booking immediately. The Government of India has issued a strict advisory on this, giving it a big ‘Phishing Scam’ Have agreed.

Trap is being laid by showing fear of gas shortage

This gang of thugs is taking advantage of the psychological condition of people. They send messages to press the ‘panic button’ saying “Your gas connection is going to be blocked” or “The cylinder supply will be stopped from next month.” In panic, people click on the suspicious link given in the message. As soon as you open that link, it looks exactly like the website of the real gas agency (Indane, HP or Bharat Gas), where you are asked for your banking details and Aadhaar number.

How does this ‘subsidy’ and ‘booking’ fraud work?

According to the government, this scam is working in two ways. First, in the name of updating KYC, in which customers are told that if they do not update their information immediately, they will stop getting subsidy. Secondly, in the name of pre-booking, the lure of huge discounts is given. As soon as the user enters their UPI PIN or debit card information, hackers gain access to their phone and make money disappear from the bank account within seconds.

Government issued safety guidelines

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Petroleum Ministry have clarified that the government or any gas agency does not send such suspicious links to customers over phone calls or SMS. If you have also received such a message, keep these things in mind:

Use only the official app: Always book gas only from official platforms like ‘IndaneOne’, ‘Hello BPCL’ or ‘Paytm/Amazon’.

Do not click on the link: Do not open the link given in any SMS received from any unknown number.

Don’t share personal information: Do not share bank OTP, PIN or Aadhaar number with anyone over phone.

official website: Always rely on government websites like mylpg.in for information.

What to do if you become a victim of fraud?

If you have unknowingly clicked on any such link or money has been deducted from your account, then without delay contact the National Cyber ​​Crime Helpline number. 1930 Call at. simultaneously www.cybercrime.gov.in Register your complaint at. Providing timely information increases your chances of getting your money back. Be alert and share this information with your family and friends so that they can also avoid this ‘digital robbery’.