KPLC issues an advisory warning to customers over the rising no. of conmen targeting homes.
The Kenya power and lighting company, KPLC issues an advisory
warning to customers over the rising no. of conmen targeting homes.
The company outlined firm seven tricks the conmen are using to swindle gullible Kenyans of their hard-earned money in this tough times.
They include blackmailing customers by threatening to cut off the power supply if they did not pay some amount.
KPLC also warned that some of these conmen approach customers in homes, with the promised of installing substations and transformers on their lands.
Unbeknowest to their tricks, Victims end up giving them money in the notion part ways they will fast-track the process in return for lucrative deals worth thousands of shillings in the fake land leasing agreements.
KPLC stated,””Some of the tricks used by conmen in an attempt to defraud customers include asking customers to make payments directly to them so as to get Kenya Power materials including meters, poles, cables, and transformers, among others,”
“Claiming to sell or supply Kenya Power materials to customers to aid in the construction of Illegal lines,” they added.
Notably, they warned of fake notices going round, indicating that there are job opportunities in the utility Firm.
They also indicated their official paybills; New connections – 888899, Paying bills – 888888 and Purchase of tokens – 888880
KPLC highlighted,”To identify Kenya Power staff or contractors, please dial *977# and choose Jua for Sure option. You can also request for staff ID cards from individuals claiming to be Kenya Power staff or contractors,”
“While seeking services, customers are reminded not to pay money to individuals but at designated Kenya power offices,” they added.
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