# Utility service scams in Ghana and Moldova

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/utility-service-scams-in-ghana-and-moldova
> Updated: 2026-10-30T15:10:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Fraudulent schemes targeting utility customers have been reported in Ghana and Moldova. 

In Ghana, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) warned of scams involving fake prepaid meter sales and mobile money (MoMo) fraud. Scammers reportedly pose as company agents on social media platforms like WhatsApp and TikTok to sell unregistered meters or request immediate payments to private mobile money numbers. ECG stated that all legitimate payments must be processed through the ECG Power App or the shortcode *226#.

In Moldova, Energocom warned of phone scams where individuals pose as company employees to request natural gas meter readings. These scammers reportedly attempt to obtain sensitive personal and financial information, including identity card details and bank data. Energocom clarified that it does not conduct meter readings via telephone and advised consumers to verify the identity of service personnel.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Energocom warns of fraudulent gas inspector phone scams

Energocom warns Moldovan consumers that scammers are posing as employees to steal bank details and personal information under the pretext of collecting gas meter readings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/energocom-warns-of-fraudulent-gas-inspector-phone-scams

### 2026-10-07: Electricity Company of Ghana warns of fake meter and MoMo scams

The Electricity Company of Ghana warned customers against scammers selling fake prepaid meters and requesting mobile money payments via private numbers instead of official digital channels.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/electricity-company-of-ghana-warns-of-fake-meter-and-momo-scams

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