Berhampur: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), the joint venture between Tata Power and Odisha Government, today issued an advisory against fraudsters, impersonating TPSODL staff and being involved in unauthorized bill collection.
The company has filed an FIR against an individual in Chirikipada section of Polasara sub-division under Purusottampur division. This person had been engaging with customers without any authorisation of TPSODL and was using a fraud mPOS machine for bill collections. The receipt which he gave to customers did not have a consumer number and TPSODL logo on it.
TPSODL has urged all customers to take strict precautions if they come across any such fraud individual. The company has advised using only authorised payment modes for all bills wherein they get a legitimate receipt after each payment.
TPSODL’s dedicated 24*7 Toll Free No. 1800-345-6797/ 1912 is a one-point solution for all grievances. The company has urged all its customers to immediately report any individual asking for bill payments without legitimate receipts.
“We are keeping a close watch on all such activities of fraud. We want our customers to follow authorised-only channels or platforms for bill payments. We would also urge our customers to avoid paying bills without a proper TPSODL receipt and report such matters immediately to our officers” said Arvind Singh, Chief Executive Officer, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Ltd.
