The utility company warned their customers against the viral social media challenge.
In an online post, electric power distribution company Meralco issued an advisory warning its customers about a ‘bill reveal challenge’ on social media.
According to Meralco, this challenge could put personal data at risk, as the Customer Account Number (CAN) — located above the amount due — might be visible in these videos and later be used by vicious people.
“May mga kumakalat na Meralco “bill reveal challenge” sa social media kung saan ipino-post ng mga customer ang kanilang Customer Account Number (CAN).”
It added: “Nagpapaalala po ang Meralco na ang paglalabas ng CAN at iba pang mga detalye na nakalagay sa inyong Meralco bill ay maaaring gamitin ng mga masasamang loob.”
Meanwhile, in an earlier pronouncement, Meralco confirmed that there will be a price hike of ₱0.46 per kilowatt hour for the month of May due to a surge in prices at the spot market.
This means that households that consumed 100kwH in May will pay an additional ₱46.