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20/01/2014

Energy special. Hunting down the power thieves with the British Gas detectives, and what can be done to keep rising energy bills down regardless of budget.

29 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Jan 2014 19:30

Meet the inspectors tackling the energy thieves

Meet the inspectors tackling the energy thieves

As energy prices increase, a growing number of people are choosing to steal their gas and electricity.

For some it comes down to being cash-strapped, but others are prepared to cheat the system whilst also endangering the lives of neighbours.


There is also an increasing number of unscrupulous people willing to offer a service to tamper with meters for a charge of between 拢10-拢500.


on the 91热爆 News website.

Energy theft

Energy theft

Criminal gangs are helping homeowners and landlords avoid paying for power by "hotwiring" supplies for as little as 拢10, 91热爆 Inside Out has learned.

The energy thieves operating in London can tamper with 15 meters in a day, an investigation found.

on the 91热爆 News website.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Alastair McKee
Series Editor Alex Baxter

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