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Electricity or Gas Will Be Disconnected Tonight Unless I Pay or Update KYC: Utility Smishing Scam in India — 2026 Legal & Cyber-Fraud Guide

Received an SMS or WhatsApp message saying your electricity or gas connection will be disconnected tonight unless you immediately pay a bill or update KYC? Do not use the number, shortened link, APK or payment route supplied in the message until the account is independently verified through the utility’s official website, app, bill or published customer-care channel. This 2026 India guide explains utility smishing, SMS-header evidence, shortened URLs, malicious APKs, remote-screen tools, UPI/card payments, Chakshu versus NCRP/1930 reporting, telecom and banking records, electronic-evidence pre

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Electricity or Gas Will Be Disconnected Tonight Unless I Pay or Update KYC: Utility Smishing Scam in India — 2026 Legal & Cyber-Fraud Guide

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