Eskom has issued a warning to prepaid electricity customers about a concerning rise in illegal electricity sales scams circulating on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eskom said in a statement that these scams are deceiving users by offering discounted prepaid electricity vouchers that are entirely fraudulent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Victims are instructed to make payments, often via electronic funds transfer (EFT) at major supermarkets, only to discover that they receive no credit tokens after the transaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“To appear legitimate, some scammers even impersonate Eskom\u2019s branding, further misleading unsuspecting individuals,” the utility said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eskom has confirmed it is working with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation\u2019s (DPCI) Serious Economic Offences Unit to combat these fraudulent activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it emphasises that public awareness and caution are essential in stopping the spread of these scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Eskom, any offer of discounted electricity on social media should immediately be regarded as fraudulent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The utility urges customers to avoid engaging with these offers, as buying from illegal vendors not only leads to financial loss but also constitutes participation in an unlawful act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eskom advises that customers purchase electricity only through authorised channels. Legitimate tokens can be obtained at trusted retail outlets, including Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Usave, fuel stations, and via banking apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n