TNB Called. Apparently I Owe Electricity for a Premise That Isn’t Mine

TNB Called. Apparently I Owe Electricity for a Premise That Isn’t Mine.

I’ve received the call more times than I’ve received raya open house invites.
“Hello encik, from TNB. Your electricity bill belum bayar.”

Fascinating. Because the bill is not under my name, the registered phone number with TNB belongs to the company, not me, and my personal number? Never listed with TNB at all. The only place my number ever appeared was online, purely for reservation purposes. Which means these “TNB officers” didn’t get my number from TNB — they went fishing on the internet.

This is not a billing issue. This is a scam wearing a fake uniform and borrowed authority.

Here’s how the script goes:
They sound confident. Slightly urgent. Sprinkle in a few scary words like pemotongan bekalan, tindakan undang-undang, or my personal favourite — last warning. Suddenly, I’m expected to panic and transfer money like a contestant in a game show called “Who Wants To Lose Their Savings?”

Educational moment, folks:
TNB does not call random individuals whose numbers are not registered in their system to collect unpaid bills. If the account is under a company name, TNB deals with the company — not someone whose number was casually found online.

Scammers thrive on fear, confusion, and rushed decisions. They want speed, not verification. That’s why they crumble when you ask for official reference numbers or request communication through a verified TNB email.

So the next time they call, stay calm. You’re not in trouble. The only thing overdue here is their imagination.

Hang up. Block. Report.
And enjoy your electricity — legally, calmly, and scam-free. 💡

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