Shocking LPG Cylinder Scam: Viral Video Reveals New Fraud Method

LPG Cylinder: If you use LPG cylinders at home, take note—a video is going viral on social media showing a person exposing a discrepancy with an LPG cylinder.

LPG Cylinder Scam Alert: Do you use LPG cylinders at home? If so, this news is important for you. People often book their next cylinder before the current one runs out so that the replacement arrives by the time the first one is empty. However, imagine if the delivered cylinder contains less gas than it should; you would effectively be paying the full price for less gas than the stipulated quantity. A video recently went viral on social media showing a person highlighting such an irregularity with an LPG cylinder.

What is in the viral video?

In the viral video, a person claims there is a discrepancy regarding the cylinder's weight. The video shows "15.6" written in white paint on the cylinder; the person then rubs the written number with a scrubber. Upon doing so, the figure "15.6" disappears, revealing "15.0" underneath.

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In other words, according to the video, "15.6" had been painted over the cylinder. When the person cleans it off, the actual number marked on the cylinder is revealed. There is a difference of 0.6 kg (or 600 grams) between the two figures. Most customers usually trust the weight marked on the cylinder, but in reality, they might be receiving less gas. Therefore, one should pay attention to everything from the gas weight to the seal when accepting a cylinder.

File a complaint if you encounter cylinder-related issues.

If you feel the cylinder is underweight at the time of delivery or have any other complaint regarding it, you can register a grievance by calling the company's customer care number. Alternatively, you can also file a complaint online. You can file a complaint online using the official portal of your respective gas company.

Pay special attention to a few things when receiving the cylinder.

If an LPG cylinder is used in your home, keep certain important points in mind at the time of delivery, such as:

Check the seal and weight of the cylinder when accepting it.
Do not accept the cylinder if you notice any discrepancy in its weight.
Immediately inform your gas agency about the issue.
Make sure to keep photos and videos of the problem related to the cylinder.
These can serve as evidence when filing a complaint.