Number overview
052-386-0297 is a number reported as a suspicious sales call introducing itself as "GR" and using an electricity meter-reading pretext to demand a home visit. Unlike normal new-electricity sales, the pitch is vague, and some recipients suspect a link to illicit-job recruitment.
Reported tactics
- The caller says, "We'd like to read your electricity meter," and asks to come to your home
- Unlike standard new-electricity sales, no specific service is explained
- Recipients have raised concerns that "the visit may lead to a high-cost charge for work that's never actually performed"
- During the visit, the caller may inspect floor plans or check whether anyone is home, possibly scouting for a crime
With smart meters now widespread, regular meter readings by power companies are automated. They don't normally announce a meter-reading visit by phone.
How to handle this call
Refuse the visit
Refuse any visit pitched as an "electricity meter reading." Legitimate meter readings are notified in writing by the power company in advance.
If a suspicious visitor shows up
Don't open the door; ask for ID. If anything looks off, call the police.
Where to report or get help
- Police consultation line: #9110
- Consumer Hotline: 188