PIB Fact Check Warns Against Fake Mobile Tower NOC Scam

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has warned the public against a fraudulent mobile tower installation scam involving a fake No Objection Certificate (NOC) purportedly issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

According to the fact-checking unit, the fake document falsely promises to install a mobile tower at the recipient’s location and seeks an agreement fee of ₹2,500.

PIB clarified that the Department of Telecommunications has not issued any such certificate and advised people not to fall victim to the scam.

🚨Be wary of mobile tower installation frauds🚨

A #FAKE NOC allegedly issued by Dept Of Telecommunications claims to install mobile tower at recipient’s location & seeks ₹2,500 as agreement fees#PIBFactCheck:

❌ @DoT_India has issued NO such certificate… pic.twitter.com/Bvg0LyqwU3

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) June 30, 2026

To support its clarification, PIB Fact Check shared the official Department of Telecommunications document related to such fraud awareness and urged citizens to verify suspicious claims before making any payments.

If you receive similar messages or documents, please report them immediately.

People can submit complaints through the PIB Fact Check helpline at +91 8799711259 or by email at factcheck@pib.gov.in.

The fact-checking unit reiterated that the alleged NOC is fake. It cautioned the public to remain vigilant against attempts to deceive individuals through forged government documents and fraudulent payment demands.

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