Electricity theft can be dangerous: Know the risks
Meter cheating means tampering with the electricity meter so it doesn’t record how much electricity is being used or trying to bypass the electricity meter completely.
This is electricity theft and can lead to a fine or prison sentence. Meddling with something as dangerous as mains electricity is a very big risk. If you suspect electricity theft anywhere report it anonymously.
This is not a victimless crime.
Shocks and severe burns
Electricity is dangerous. Messing with the wiring could make switches or appliances ‘live’ to the touch or make them overheat or malfunction. It risks shocks and burns to anyone using them and can start fires that endanger everyone in the building.
Electrical fires
Exposed wires and connections can get so hot that they start fires. This puts innocent lives at risk as well as destroying property, endangering everyone in the house and often neighbours or colleagues too.
Real life stories
The harm from energy theft is all around you.
From families trying to save a little money to landlords renting potential death traps and greedy business-owners; we hear stories of energy theft across the country every day. They are stealing from us all.