Energy theft news

There’s always an energy theft happening

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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.

GAS Gas Safety Week 2020

Keep your neighbourhood safe with these useful tips this Gas Safety Week (14th - 20th September 2020)

CHARGED Boy tragically electrocuted in pub garden

Two men have been charged with manslaughter and abstracting electricity following the tragic death of seven-year-old Harvey Tyrrell.

VIDEO Local energy theft case

Could energy theft be right around the corner? Watch this report based on true stories and read more here.

VIDEO Energy thief jail sentence possible

The consequences of energy theft are severe. Watch this report based on true stories and read more here.

QUIZ Quiz: The facts about energy theft

Energy theft can happen anywhere. Do you know the truth about it? Take our quiz and find out.

FRAUD Student households at risk of electricity fraud

Students in rented accommodation are at risk of being taken advantage of by rogue landlords committing energy fraud.

VIDEO Neighbourhood suffering from energy theft

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

VIDEO High risk energy theft alert

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

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.