20/01/2014
Energy special. Hunting down the power thieves with the British Gas detectives, and what can be done to keep rising energy bills down regardless of budget.
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Meet the inspectors tackling the energy thieves
As energy prices increase, a growing number of people are choosing to steal their gas and electricity.
For some it comes down to being cash-strapped, but others are prepared to cheat the system whilst also endangering the lives of neighbours.
There is also an increasing number of unscrupulous people willing to offer a service to tamper with meters for a charge of between £10-£500.
Watch the Inside Out video feature on the BBC News website.
Energy theft
Criminal gangs are helping homeowners and landlords avoid paying for power by "hotwiring" supplies for as little as £10, BBC Inside Out has learned.
The energy thieves operating in London can tamper with 15 meters in a day, an investigation found.
Read the exclusive Inside Out story on the BBC News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alastair McKee |
| Series Editor | Alex Baxter |
Broadcast
- Mon 20 Jan 201419:30BBC One West
