MEA Warns of Fake LINE Accounts Impersonating Staff
Scammers are impersonating MEA staff through fake LINE accounts to trick residents into granting home access or paying fees, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority warns. Verify any meter inspection requests directly with MEA through offici
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is warning residents to be cautious of fake LINE accounts in which scammers impersonate MEA staff. These fraudsters send messages claiming to conduct electricity meter inspections while attempting to gain credibility to trick people into allowing them access to their homes or to collect fees. MEA emphasizes that such messages are entirely false and not from the authority.
MEA confirms that official meter inspections follow proper procedures and no fees are collected through chat, phone calls, or on-site collection without supporting documents and official MEA processes. When meter inspections are necessary, staff will present their official identification cards and relevant documents for verification.
MEA urges the public not to trust messages or accounts that cannot be verified and to check directly with MEA before taking any action. The authority recommends the following precautions: do not allow strangers into your property without verifying their identity; do not transfer money or pay fees based on instructions received via chat or phone; require staff to show their identification cards before beginning work; and if you receive suspicious messages, stop communication immediately and contact MEA to verify.
Residents can verify legitimate information through MEA's official online channels, including the LINE account MEA Connect (@MEAthailand), which features a green shield symbol before the account name, or by calling the MEA Call Center at 1130, available 24 hours a day.
