Utility companies issue fraud and corruption alerts

Public utility companies in Colombia and China have issued warnings regarding fraudulent activities and corruption attempts.

In Bogotá, the Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogotá (EAAB) alerted citizens to individuals posing as utility workers to commit theft or fraud. The company emphasized that technicians are not authorized to receive cash payments or direct transfers; all repair or meter change costs are included transparently in monthly bills. Residents are advised to verify work orders via official channels and demand corporate identification before allowing entry to private residences.

In Cotopaxi, Empresa Eléctrica Provincial Cotopaxi S. A. (ELEPCOSA) warned that no employee or contractor is authorized to request money, gifts, or favors in exchange for processing paperwork, managing services, or facilitating employment. The company stated that individuals engaging in such practices will face administrative, civil, and criminal liabilities, and urged citizens to report any suspicious solicitation through official channels.