PEANews · 2026-04-23 00:00

PEA warns the public about scammers impersonating staff to collect electricity bills at homes.

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has issued a public alert regarding fraudsters posing as PEA employees to demand immediate electricity bill payments at customers' homes.

This warning is crucial to protect consumers from financial loss and maintain public trust in PEA's legitimate billing and collection processes.

Fast Facts

·Warning issued by: Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)
·Scam method: Impersonating PEA staff to collect electricity bills at homes
·PEA policy: No staff sent to collect bills at homes
·Payment method: No cash collection on-site
·Scammer tactic: Threatening immediate power disconnection if not paid
·Verification: Call 1129 PEA Contact Center (24 hours)
·Key message: "Electricity bills must not be paid at home"

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PEA warns the public about scammers impersonating staff to collect electricity bills at homes.