Telangana CEO warns voters against fake ECI messages over SIR forms

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy has cautioned voters against fraudulent calls and messages sent in the name of ECI/CEO regarding SIR enumeration forms. Fraudsters are seeking payments and sensitive bank details through WhatsApp links and phone calls.

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy on Thursday cautioned electors against fraudulent messages and calls being made in the name of ECI/CEO over rejection of enumeration forms and asked voters not to respond to them.

In a statement, Reddy said some fraudsters were attempting to scam people by sending fraudulent messages about enumeration forms being rejected due to a mismatch in electors’ details in voter cards and enumeration forms under the SIR.

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Stating that fraudsters were asking electors to make a call on a number, Reddy said voters were being asked to fill up the form via a link sent on WhatsApp and make a payment of Rs 5 either through net banking, credit or debit cards. They were also seeking bank details viz., login, password, CVV number, ATM PIN etc.

“The electors are advised to be wary of such fraudulent messages and calls received in the name of the ECI/CEO. The voters should not respond to such fraudulent messages and calls, and report the same to the nearest police station,” he added.