A hoax message has been circulating around on WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, which shows a Reliance Jio bill of Rs 27,000 being charged to a user in the country. This message has caused a panic among various Reliance Jio customers, who are worried over the matter.
The message includes a photo of the alleged bill, which shows a customer being charged a whopping Rs 27,000 to his account. Do note, Reliance Jio is presently on a promotional period and is offering its 4G services completely free till December 31, 2016. The service is absolutely free and the new tariff plans will be applicable from January 1, 2017.
Based on the details spotted on the image of the money bill, the bill was issued to a Reliance Jio customer named Ayunuddin Mondal of Kolkalta. In the bill, Mondal has been asked to pay Rs 27,718 by November 20, 2016. A late fee of Rs 1,100 would be charged in case the amount is paid after the deadline, the bill reads.
In a statement to Deccan Chronicle, Reliance Jio has confirmed that the bill being circulated around social media platform is fake, and has been circulated to create panic among Reliance Jio customers.
"The bill in circulation is fake. Currently, we are offering services under “ Jio Welcome Offer”, and we reassure our existing customers as well as potential customers who subscribe to Jio connection till 3rd December that benefits of free unlimited voice and data will be available to all till 31st December 2016," a Reliance Jio spokesperson told Deccan Chronicle.
In September, Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio was officially launched in the country. To expand its services, Reliance Jio began offering the services under Jio Welcome offer, allowing customers to avail free unlimited voice and data till December 31, before establishing itself as a fully fledged network.
According to some industry analysts, and a few online reports, Reliance is rumoured to extent the free offer to March 2017 as many people have not yet managed to avail the offer and test out the 4G services. Rumours also state that the company is expected to announce the ‘extend of service’ on December 28, 2016 at an event in Mumbai.
