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The video reports in this campaign are true stories that have been dramatised to raise awareness of the dangers of energy theft. Real life stories are always around you. You can read more about the shocking realities of energy theft below.

VIDEO High risk energy theft alert

Energy theft is all around you. Watch this report based on true stories and read more here.

£30K THEFT Boston supermarket electricity heist

Criminals stole over £30,000 worth of energy in a supermarket after bypassing an electricity meter labelled as a 'danger to life'.

DANGER Shop horror! Screwdriver in meter endangers lives

A shop in Huddersfield has had its licence revoked after police made some alarming discoveries.

PRISON Meter tampering newsagent jailed for risking lives

The owner of a well-known newsagent has been sentenced to 3 months in prison for stealing energy.

VIDEO Don’t let energy theft go unreported

Energy theft is all around you. Watch this report based on true stories and read more here.

VIDEO Danger of energy theft to communities

Fires can be caused by meter tampering. Watch this report based on true stories and read more here.

VIDEO Potential energy theft incident

Meter tampering can cause explosions. Find out more in this report and read real life stories here.

Convicted Business owner convicted of stealing electricity

For the sake of saving a bit of money on the bills for his business, the former gym owner ended up with a hefty price to pay.

Energy thieves are putting innocent people at great risk. This new reporting line will provide a much needed service for anyone that is worried.

Crimestoppers

Report anonymously

Meter cheating means tampering with the meter so it doesn’t record how much electricity or gas is being used or trying to bypass the meter completely.

If you spot energy theft anywhere, report it anonymously now.