By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has raised alarm over the activities of yet-to-be identified fraudsters claiming to be representatives of the company.

They defraud unsuspecting customers through text messages, asking them to make payment for meter into a personal bank account domiciled in Access Bank PLC, belonging to one Mr. Wisdom Udanwojo, with account number: 0813317416.

In a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Mr. Chukwuemeka Ezeh, the company dissociated itself from the activities of the suspected fraudsters.

The statement reads in part: “EEDC will never encourage customers to make payment for its services into a personal bank account.

“Meter acquisition is strictly carried out through the established Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Scheme approved by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

“Payments for meter is made into a corporate bank account belonging to the MAP vendors through Remita at any of the Commercial Banks. This is after a Demand Note must have been issued to the customer for payment of meter.

“The mobile number (07049984086) used in perpetrating this criminal activity, together with the email address (enugudiscoelectricity@gmail.com) are not in any way linked with EEDC.

“The said Mr. Wisdom Udanwojo is neither a staff nor representative of EEDC, and anyone dealing with him, does so at his or her own peril.

“Customers are hereby advised to be vigilant and always seek clarification when in doubt, using any of the available channels.”