Using a diversion technique to drastically reduce your energy consumption: this is the new fraud that is spreading on the internet. In addition to the risk of electrocution, offenders face a very heavy fine.
Inviolable, really? When it was deployed in 2015, the Linky meter was presented as a solution against fraud. In 2024, it is clear that scammers have quickly discovered methods to overcome the security of these new meters. Among them, the diversion technique is the most popular. According to an article from Parisianthis scam is experiencing a gigantic expansion, particularly on social networks.
Thus, on the Telegram and Snapchat applications, the keyword Linky would directly refer to these scammers, who claim to be able to reduce your electricity bills by up to 70% for a few hundred euros. Still according to the investigation of Parisianthe bypass operation can, in less than two minutes, lower the display of the Linky meter from 1630 VA to 670 VA.
Risks of fire, but also criminal prosecution
An almost undetectable scam according to the Aigrefins, despite alarms supposed to warn the supplier Enedis. Half of the boxes send alarms at any time, so at Enedis they are overwhelmed! But in addition, some meters are old and no longer send signals, says a fraudster in the article from Parisian.
But be careful: although manipulation may be tempting, it is nonetheless extremely risky. Professional electricians therefore warn against the risks of electrocution and fire in the event of improper handling.
Romain DESIGNOLLE
Romain Designolle graduated from the CFPJ in 2017. After experiences in the field of Sports and local news for regional dailies… Read more
MoneyVox / RD / April 2024