Report Electricity Theft

What is ElectricityTheft?

Electricity theft occurs when someone tampers with a meter or illegally connects to the power system to avoid paying for electricity. It’s not just dishonest, it’s dangerous.

Why It’s a Serious Problem

Tampering with electric meters or power lines can cause fires, explosions and even electrocution. These risks endanger not only the person stealing electricity but also the public and utility workers. Even if no accident happens right away, altered equipment can remain hazardous.

How to Spot Electricity Theft

Be alert for signs of suspicious activity, like these.

Unauthorized people working on or near electric meters
Digging near underground lines or tampering with overhead wires
Someone boasting about unusually low electric bills or bypassing their meter

If you suspect electricity theft, report it immediately by calling 888-223-0800 or submit this form. Your report helps protect the community and keeps electricity costs fair for everyone.

How We Help

At Tampa Electric, we take electricity theft seriously. Our experts use advanced metering data to detect suspicious usage. Offenders may face immediate disconnection, civil penalties and even criminal charges.

Call 888-223-0800 or submit this form to report suspicious activity to support reliable, fair electricity for everyone. Your vigilance makes a difference!

Please use this form to report suspected electricity theft. All information is confidential. Tampa Electric appreciates your assistance.

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Location Information

Please enter the street address and city of the address you are reporting. Tampa Electric requires this information to conduct an investigation.

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Helpful Information

Any information about the address you are reporting that might assist our investigation.

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Who resides at this address?

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Please describe what you observed that led you to suspect meter tampering or electricity theft. The more details you can provide, the better.

Contact Information

It is not necessary to identify yourself, but this information is helpful if Tampa Electric needs to contact you. Confidentiality is very important. We will not release your name, or how this information was obtained.

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Please note: Tampa Electric cannot release the results of any investigation.