TPSODL issues alert on rising electricity bill fraud

BERHAMPUR, 4/12 (Abhijit Kar): TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited, a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha Government, has identified a new phishing scam targeting its customers. Fraudulent messages are being circulated, claiming that customers' electricity connections will be disconnected due to non-payment of bills. The messages often originate from numbers like +91 8481-042151 and urge recipients to contact numbers such as 6290317395 to avoid service disruption. These phishing messages are designed to trick customers into sharing sensitive information or making unauthorized payments. TPSODL advises customers to remain cautious and avoid engaging with such messages, calls, or any suspicious links.

“Customer safety is of utmost importance to us at TPSODL. We are actively addressing such malicious activities and encourage customers to report suspicious messages or calls to our toll-free number. We urge everyone to use only official and authorized platforms for all payments and communication,” said Mr. Amit Kumar Garg, CEO of TPSODL. TPSODL assures its customers that it never requests sensitive details like passwords, OTPs, bank account information, or remote access to devices through calls, messages, or emails. All customer interactions and payment services are conducted through secure and authorized channels.

For any clarifications or assistance, TPSODL customers can contact the company through its dedicated 24x7 toll-free numbers: 1800-345-6797 / 1912. The company also requests that any instances of phishing be reported immediately to help mitigate such scams. TPSODL remains committed to safeguarding its customers and ensuring the security of their information against fraudulent activities.