New Delhi, May 11 -- The Delivery Authentication Code (DAC), rolled out to secure LPG cylinder deliveries, has become the latest tool for cyber fraudsters.

With scammers exploiting the mandatory verification process to rob unsuspecting customers, leading LPG cylinder providers HP Gas, Indane, and Bharat Gas have issued crucial guidelines to help consumers identify genuine codes and avoid falling victim to delivery scams.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) warned consumers against scammers and said that they "may try to imitate LPG delivery messages".

HPCL said that knowing what an authentic HP Gas message looks like can help the customers stay protected.

Before sharing your Delivery Authentication Code, always verify:

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