Many people have resorted to meter tampering to deal with spirallingPeople have caused house fires, gas leaks and electrocuted themselves when trying to cut through wires and pipes, the Energy Networks Association saidand environment at the ENA, said: “Tampering with your meter can create a ticking time bomb in your home.
Between 2017 and 2021 there was a nearly 400% rise in interference with energy equipment and officials think this will continue to rise from 2022 into 2023. David Powell, electrical installation safety engineer at Electrical Safety First, also commented: “Tampering with electricity meters is not only a criminal offence – it could cost you your life. Many people are struggling financially but it is never worth putting you or your family at risk.
"Tampering with meters exposes anyone in your household to electric shocks, burns, fire and even death. If you are struggling with your energy bills, speak directly to your energy provider.”