SCAM ALERT – Fraudulent Electricity Unit Offers on WhatsApp

George Municipality warns residents and prepaid electricity users to remain vigilant against scammers advertising “cheap electricity units” on WhatsApp and social media platforms.
Fraudsters are currently circulating messages claiming to sell prepaid electricity units at unrealistic prices. These messages often advertise bulk electricity units for significantly reduced amounts and request payment via WhatsApp or private banking arrangements.

Examples of the fraudulent offers include:
* R350 – 1650 units
* R500 – 2500 units
* R600 – 3500 units
* R700 – 4500 units
* R800 – 5500 units
* R1000 – 7500 units
* R1500 – 10500 units
* R2000 – 12500 units

The scammers claim to provide electricity for all meter types, including:
* Eskom
* Conlog
* Municipal meters
* Citiq Prepaid
* MeterMate

Residents do not engage with these offers or make any payments to individuals advertising discounted electricity units via WhatsApp, SMS, social media, or phone calls.

Important to note:
* George Municipality does not sell electricity units via WhatsApp or social media.
* Electricity purchases must only be made through registered and authorised vendors or official municipal channels. See link for a full list of vendors: https://www.george.gov.za/financial-services/accounts/prepaid-electrical-meter/

* The Municipality will never request payment into private bank accounts for electricity purchases.
* Unrealistically cheap electricity unit offers are fraudulent and may result in financial loss or illegal token generation.
* Sharing meter numbers or personal information with scammers may compromise