Number overview
050-1783-8344 is reported as a sales call that poses as acting on behalf of Kyushu Electric Power and asks to be put through to a company representative. The caller is not a legitimate Kyushu Electric Power contractor.
Reported tactics
- The caller introduces themselves as, "We're calling on behalf of Kyushu Electric Power"
- They ask to be transferred to a representative or person in charge
- If you say the person isn't in, they persist with "When will they be back?" or "What time can I reach them?"
- When asked the specific purpose, they give vague answers
- The likely goal is to push a switch to a new electricity provider or pitch a rate review
Kyushu Electric Power does not commission third parties to call businesses asking to be put through to a representative. If anything looks off, verify directly with Kyushu Electric Power.
How to handle this call
Don't transfer the call
Don't transfer suspicious calls posing as Kyushu Electric Power, and don't say "Our person in charge will call you back."
Verifying with Kyushu Electric Power
To verify whether the contact is genuine, reach Kyushu Electric Power's Customer Service Call directly at 0120-986-206.
Where to report or get help
- Kyushu Electric Power Customer Service Call: 0120-986-206
- Consumer Hotline: 188