The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has warned Kenyans of the kenya power con games that fraudsters are using to con.
In a notice released on Friday by the power company, a 7 key issued were pointed out as the major ways used by con men. This includes collecting funds from gullible kenyans promising them of power installation.
Threatening to cut off power- KPLC noted that some cons were going round various homes and threatening to cut off power if they failed to pay off some ammount. Due to panic, kenyans will therefore part with their cash in the hope of preventing the disconnect.
Installing sub-stations or transformers in your land- Con men have mastered the art of deceit. Lying to innocent kenyans of a plan by the power company to set up a sub station on their land. With the hope of millions in the land leasing agreements, kenyans pay cons to proceed with the “project”. They then wait for the project to no avail.
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Direct payments- Cons also ask kenyans to pay money to private numbers to get kenya power magerials. This includes metres, poles, cables and even transformers. The company urging payments to be done in the Kenya Power offices.
Fake job letters- Unemployed kenyans with the urge to work for the giant firm are lured to paying money to get jobs. This leads to fake job letters that come at a price. Job offers are announced through official KPLC pages not individuals.
Additionally, other cons claimed to supply or sell Kenya Power equipments thus aiding to illegal electricity lines. This can be costly financially and can lead to faulty connection that can lead to electrocution.
Therefore, 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. Don’t fall for the kenya power con games.
However, the various payment options include; New connections – 888899. Paying bills – 888888 and Purchase of tokens – 888880.