Scam in Aija Municipality: Fraudsters Collecting Money from Residents
A new scam has emerged in Aija Municipality, where fraudsters are tricking residents into paying money by falsely claiming government orders. These individuals are showing old municipal commissioner orders and demanding ₹60 to ₹80 per house.
How the Scam Works
Scammers are telling residents that a town survey requires new door numbers for houses. They claim these numbers must be displayed on iron plates, which also include the water tax number. To convince people, they show a copy of an official order, but there are mistakes in the documents.
When some residents questioned them, the fraudsters presented an order supposedly issued in January. However, the current municipal commissioner only took charge in February. This raised suspicions. When confronted, the collectors, identified as Ramana & Team and Sagar & Team, quickly left the area. One of their contact numbers was noted as 9491166690.
Public Outrage and Official Response
Residents of Aija are angry about this fraudulent activity. Many believe that this is another example of people misusing government systems for personal gain. Property and rent taxes are already collected regularly, and house number plates should ideally be provided for free. However, it looks like certain officials or private groups are working together to take money from the public.
When residents reported this to the municipal commissioner, officials claimed that the order had already been canceled. However, scammers are still going door-to-door collecting money, raising serious concerns.
Demand for Action
Residents are demanding strict legal action against those involved in this scam. They want to know how these fraudsters are still operating despite the cancellation of the order. Who is supporting them? Why hasn’t strong action been taken yet?
People in Aija are urging municipal authorities to investigate the matter immediately. They want to ensure that no one is illegally using the government’s name to cheat the public.
This incident highlights the increasing problem of unauthorized collections and fake government orders. It serves as a warning for citizens to stay alert and always verify such demands before making any payments.
