Residents across the Emfuleni area of Johannesburg are being urged to remain vigilant of an ongoing Eskom scam. The warning follows the discovery of a sophisticated payment scam targeting electricity consumers in Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, and Sebokeng.
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A fraudulent letter has been circulating throughout these communities, directing unsuspecting residents to deposit their electricity payments into an unauthorised bank account. Both Eskom and the Emfuleni Local Municipality have issued urgent alerts, confirming that scammers are behind these fraudulent communications.
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“We’ve received several reports from concerned residents who nearly fell victim to this scheme,” said an Eskom representative. “It’s crucial that customers only use our official payment channels as specified in our 2024 service agreement with the municipality.”
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Johannesburg residents should no longer fall victim to the Eskom scam.
Residents who require assistance or verification can contact Eskom’s dedicated service line at 087 562 1982 or email elmdirectcustomer@eskom.co.za.
The utility has expressed gratitude to customers who continue to pay their bills through the correct channels, noting that timely payments are essential for maintaining reliable service delivery.
Have you or your neighbors encountered suspicious communications regarding electricity payments in your area?
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