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Kerala Police Warns Against Gas Booking Scams Amid Cylinder Shortage

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News18•18-03-2026, 22:00

Kerala Police Warns Against Gas Booking Scams Amid Cylinder Shortage

•Fraudsters exploit LPG cylinder shortage concerns to scam customers via fake gas bookings.
•Cyber fraud gangs send text messages, then contact victims on WhatsApp with a malicious 'Gas Bill Update APK' file.
•Installing the app gives fraudsters full control over the phone, accessing bank information and UPI PINs.
•Victims lose money from their accounts without their knowledge after installing the fake app.
•Police advise using only official gas agency websites/apps, avoiding unfamiliar links, and reporting fraud to helpline 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in.

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