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- Scammers are impersonating Mahanagar Gas Ltd to target residents in Mumbai with fake billing notifications.
- Victims are tricked into downloading malicious APK files that lead to unauthorized financial losses.
- The company reports that over 100 individuals have lost a total of approximately Rs 3 crore.
- Consumers should only use official company channels to verify their bill status.
What to watch next
- Future reports of additional victims in the Mumbai region
- Police investigations into the identified fraud operations
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Named India · Mumbai · Mahanagar Gas Ltd
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