Metropolitan Electricity AuthorityNews · 2026-03-04 00:00

MEA warns the public about scammers sending fake emails and SMS messages claiming electricity bill refunds.

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has issued a public warning regarding a surge in scams where fraudsters impersonate MEA officials to offer fake electricity bill refunds via email and SMS.

This alert aims to protect consumers from financial harm by educating them on common scam tactics, reinforcing MEA's policy of not requesting personal data or transactions through unofficial digital channels.

Fast Facts

·Organization: MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)
·Warning type: Public scam alert
·Scam methods: Fake emails, SMS, unofficial apps
·Scam claim: Electricity bill refunds (meter deposit, electricity difference)
·Scam tactics: Fake links, unofficial app installation, urgent calls to action
·MEA policy: Does not send links for personal data or financial transactions
·Official channels: MEA Smart Life app, LINE Official (@MEAthailand), www.mea.or.th, Call Center 1130

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MEA warns the public about scammers sending fake emails and SMS messages claiming electricity bill refunds.