What is electricity theft? Unseen, unpaid, unfair

Humorous image of electricity theft showing a man in a black thief eye mask on a worn balcony, using a hooked rod to tap into power lines from an electric pole, with a wire running into his home and a glowing streetlight in the background.

Electricity theft isn’t just a distant issue—it affects you. From rising bills to dangerous hazards like fires and blackouts, stolen power comes at a cost. Discover how it’s done, why it happens, and the surprising truth: when electricity is stolen, honest people end up paying the price.