Indian Scammers claiming Origin Energy has reported your electricity meter as being faulty & that they need to come and replace it with a new Digital Meter.

Was actually a legit call from intellihub. NOT A SCAM

The caller said she was calling on behalf of origin energy regarding recent installation of solar panels. Don’t answer it. It’s scammer

Caller: Jerma from Teleharp (?)

She said she was calling on behalf of AGL regarding meter exchange.

Caller: male european accent perhaps

Wanted details in order to upgrade ACTEW AGL meter. Evssive when asked for his details. I indicated I expected written contact from ACTEW AGL. Suspiciously scammy, thus this post.

Caller: Intellihub

I got a phone call from this number and at first, I thought this is a scam. But it left the message to contact Intellihub at 1800 531 772. so, I called that number and turned out that this is a real call from intellihub to upgrade my meter box. Not a scam. This is from Intellihub

This is not a scam, it is intellihub who work on behalf of the energy companies, swapping meters out for smart meters.

I had the same call twice but saying they were from Intellibub & that the meter wants changing because it is faulty. They said they got notification from our electrical provider. But our electrical provider knew nothing about it. Also if there was something wrong with our meter why are we still getting our electric bills?

Caller: (02) 9494 9010

Legit intelllihub contacted origin

Thank you for reaching out! I can confirm that the update of your meter is legitimate. I've checked your account and see the details regarding it. Intellihub is indeed working on our behalf to organise the meter update.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. I'm here to help!

Have a wonderful day!

Kind regards,

Szy
Origin Energy

Caller: Intellihub on behalf of Origin

Claimed to be calling on behalf of Origin to install a Smart Meter at our property and needed me to confirm details. South African lady. I asked her why I hadn’t received an email and postal notice regarding this and she couldn’t explain just said she doesn’t know and she is sorry. I told her I suspect this is a scam call and she said Thankyou and hung up on me! This is getting way out of control! Someone would easily be sucked into this rubbish, it’s terrible!

Caller: Indian lady left message stating she was from Origin Energy, needing to change the metre.

Looks like a scam, based on all of these comments.

Uh no they aren't scammers lmao it does need to be replaced

Caller: IntelliHub

This is actually a legit business. The are electricity meter contractors working on behalf of Energy Australia. if in doubt call their hotline on 1800 531 772

Caller: Intellihub

It is Intellihub. They are not scammers at all. Your electricity provider has asked them to upddate your meter. They are just contractors. And dont give out their number easily so be glad you got it.

It is a legit call from Intelllihub as they are upgrading the meters to smart meters

Interesting! I have an Origin Energy account. Was this a random scam or does the scammer have access to Origin Energy data for prospective victims phone numbers?

Caller: Intellihub

This call is from Intellihub who change your old electricity meter over to the new wifi one. I rang back and spoke to the lady and as I have not answered 3 calls they cancelled the order so now I have to call my power provider so they can send a new invoice in..as I said to here if you ring me leave a message as no one these days answers a call like this.

Caller: Intellihub

Scam. Aussie lady, Said they we calling from intellihub on behalf of energy australia. Called energy australia to confirm before handing over any details. Energy Aus said it’s a scam

As above. Don't let them change your meter !

Caller: (02) 9494 9010

Called to book installation of an electric meter. But my energy provider knew nothing about it.