Meter tampering turns homes in to ticking time bombs! Every year innocent people are injured or killed, Keep your family safe, if you see it, report it..
GAS
Meter is facing backwards so display is unreadable, or pipes have been connected the wrong way round
A smell of gas near the meter
Rubber tubing or metal pipes are around or in place of the meter
No visible dial or counter, and there may be a hole or cogs showing. Reading doesn’t increase with gas use, or screen is blank – even when button is pressed
Meter shows credit has run out, but gas is still available
Meter is missing or has been replaced without authorisation
ELECTRICITY
Meter casing, screws or cables may be broken, missing, melted or have burn marks. Cables may have been disconnected
Cables or wires that are bare, twisted together or connected in an unusual way
Meter shows credit has run out, but electricity is still available
Meter reading does not increase when electricity is being used, or screen is blank
A smell of burning or even smoke or sparks near the meter
Meter is missing or has been replaced without authorisation
Energy help offers access to free advice on energy efficiency, reducing bills, safety tips, and services for vulnerable households, including home visits, financial guidance, and access to local resources like food banks and debt advice.
Meter cheating means tampering with the meter, so it doesn’t record how much gas or electricity is being used or trying to bypass the meter completely. This is theft and can lead to a fine or prison sentence.
It is also dangerous and risks serious injuries to innocent people and major damage to property. It’s too dangerous to ignore. Report it to us anonymously.
Read more about meter tampering and the shocking realities of the dangers it poses.
A takeaway owner in Leeds was found guilty of stealing over £15,000 worth of gas over more than 10 years.
Stop press! Pub owner sentenced to 9 YEARS in jail for manslaughter and energy theft worth £22,995
A pub was put at risk of explosion due to having its electricity meter bypassed.
Over £30,000 worth of electricity was stolen in an extremely dangerous case of meter tampering in a supermarket in Boston, Lincolnshire.
If you spot energy theft anywhere, speak up anonymously now.
Or Call 0800 023 2777
