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Rs 2,500 Mobile Tower Fee? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake DoT Certificate

The PIB Fact Check unit has debunked a fraudulent No Objection Certificate falsely attributed to India’s Department of Telecommunications.

The forged document claims to authorise mobile tower installations on private land and demands Rs 2,500 as an agreement fee.

The fake notice targets individuals with offers to install mobile towers on their properties. It uses several official-looking elements to create an impression of authenticity and persuade recipients to trust the document.

The fraudulent certificate features government logos and references to BSNL and Digital India branding. It features fake seals designed to make the notice appear genuine.

The Department of Telecommunications has clarified that it has issued no such certificates.

🚨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

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— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) August 25, 2026

The alleged approval and fee demand therefore have no official validity.

Authorities have urged recipients to remain cautious when they receive such documents or offers.

People should not respond to the contact numbers mentioned in the forged notice. They should avoid transferring any money or paying any fees related to the purported tower installation agreement.

Fraudsters often use official-looking documents to establish credibility before seeking payments from unsuspecting individuals.

The fake DoT notice demonstrates how scammers can misuse government names, logos and institutional references to create convincing documents. Such tactics can make fraudulent offers appear legitimate at first glance.

Individuals should verify any communication related to mobile tower installations through official government channels before taking action. They should avoid sharing personal information or financial details with unknown contacts.

The PIB Fact Check warning highlights the importance of checking official claims before making payments.

Recipients of the forged notice should ignore it and avoid further communication with the numbers provided.

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Pragati Upadhyay

I report stories and occasionally rescue facts from chaos. By profession, I’m a journalist; by conviction, a social worker who believes words should move people, not just headlines. I question power, celebrate ordinary heroes, and sometimes irritate the comfortable. If truth had a shift, I’d probably be working overtime.