Eskom warns the public of phishing scam

Eskom has warned the public about an apparent phishing scheme, where criminals claim that the power utility is offering franchise opportunities to distribute prepaid electricity vending machines.

Eskom has urged the public not to have any dealings with the SA Tendergate website as this is a phishing scheme.

“Eskom also wishes to remind the public that all business opportunities available from Eskom would be advertised on its own website www.eskom.co.za,” it said.

The con artists claim that the distributors would be able to resell electricity at a price that they would determine themselves.

“Please note that electricity prices in South Africa are determined by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and no reseller is allowed to put any mark ups,”  said the utility on Friday.

Members of the public are urged to report incidents of fraud, corruption and irregularities involving the Eskom brand to Eskom’s toll free crime line on 0800 11 27 22 or email investigate@eskom.co.za  to report the incident. –SAnews.gov.za