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This events in this video have been dramatised to raise awareness of the dangers of meter tampering.

The report is based on real life stories. You can read more about how explosions are caused by meter tampering here, and more real life stories here.

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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.

Reporter discusses the dangers of energy theft to communities

Neighbourhood suffering from energy theft

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

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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.