Belgium’s Electricity Company Fluvius and Its Partner Alektum Accused of Fraudulent Practices
Businesses in Belgium raise concerns about unauthorized billing and hasty legal actions from utility provider Fluvius and its debt collector Alektum
A growing controversy has erupted in Belgium, where electricity provider Fluvius and its affiliated debt collection agency Alektum face public backlash for allegedly sending unsigned and unauthorized invoices to local businesses. Reports indicate that the companies have opened subscriptions and sent bills to businesses without their consent or knowledge. When these invoices went unpaid, Alektum reportedly initiated immediate legal and enforcement actions, leaving business owners blindsided by sudden legal proceedings.
Business owners claim that upon failing to pay these unexpected bills, Alektum wasted no time in launching debt recovery procedures, often without prior warning or proper notification. Many say they became embroiled in legal trouble without even realizing an account had been opened in their name, triggering widespread criticism of Fluvius and their methods. The main source of frustration stems from Fluvius’s apparent neglect of essential steps such as obtaining signatures or verifying identities, making businesses vulnerable to fraud and unauthorized contracts initiated by third parties.
Victims also report that Fluvius and Alektum have done little to address these grievances, forcing affected companies to incur additional legal expenses just to defend themselves. Legal experts stress the importance of closely investigating the sources of these invoices and the processes used to collect on them, warning that the rights of businesses must be protected in the face of these questionable practices.
