GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality warns residents, account holders, and job seekers to be vigilant of scammers impersonating municipal officials.
These fraudsters:
- Claim to be “Heads of Disconnections” or Finance officials.
- Threaten immediate electricity disconnections unless instant payments are made.
- Demand money for EPWP or other job opportunities, including job interviews.
- Contact residents via WhatsApp or phone, instructing payments into private accounts.
Important to note:
- The Municipality never demands instant payment via WhatsApp/phone.
- The Municipality does not charge money for job interviews or employment.
- Officials will not visit your property to block/unblock prepaid meters or collect payments.
- Prepaid meters are only blocked in cases of:
- No/Low consumption in the past 12 months
- Legal issues or concerns on an account
- No access provided to the premises
To unblock your prepaid meter legitimately, please contact the Credit Control division on the contact details supplied below:
For Assistance, please contact:
Credit Control: 044 801 9111 | creditcontrol@george.gov.za
Human Resources: 044 801 9367 | recruitment@george.gov.za
Stay alert. Verify before you pay. Report suspicious activity immediately!
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