Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation warns against fake SMS on water supply disruption

PCMC has clarified that while legal action is being taken against properties with outstanding water bills, all official notices are sent through verified communication channels. However, recent cases have emerged where fake messages were sent to residents, creating panic. Some of these messages also contain harmful APK files, which, when downloaded, can compromise personal and banking data, the civic administration said.

Residents are advised not to engage with such messages and instead report them immediately to the nearest police station, the cyber crime cell, or the toll-free number 1903.

“We have received multiple complaints about fraudulent SMS messages claiming to be from PCMC’s Water Supply Department. We urge citizens to stay cautious, ignore such messages, and avoid calling the numbers mentioned in them. Additionally, no one should download any attachments received through these fake messages, as they could lead to financial fraud. PCMC is actively coordinating with cyber police to take action against the culprits. We request residents to report such incidents without delay,” Shekhar Singh, Commissioner, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.