The "easy way" to shut off power is to shut off the breakers in the garage. (Garage doors are frequently open and inviting.
or to Cut the meter seals and pull the meter is also a possibility.
To dig up the underground service and cut the triplex is do-able but that's a lot of work.That is less likely to happen for a number of reasons. (locate rquest to find the underground facilities etc)
That's the reason for the scam is easy money and little labor and trusting neighbors.
1 keep your garage doors secure . Open your breaker panel (in garage) and check if any breakers have tripped.
2. walk over to the electric meter (on the outside of garage -usally) and there will be a seal on the bottom of the meter box.If t is cut or missing someone has been messing with your service.
If your power goes out -check with your neighbors- If they are out too. call your utility SECO etc.
"Crime doesn't pay but the hours are good."
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