Author Topic: Power Shut Off After Woman Owes a Penny (Read 2150 times)

Foxy Brown · « **on:** May 17, 2006, 06:44:44 AM »

It was just a penny, but to Consumers Energy it was enough to cut off power in a local home. Jacqueline Williams, 41, of Flint had an electricity bill of $1,662.08 and paid all of it, except for one cent. That wasn't enough for the power company, which blacked her out for seven hours Wednesday.

Mugen · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2006, 07:08:54 AM »

haha wtf, dont they send like several notices before doing that

bluenana · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2006, 01:25:54 PM »

sorry my fault

aimaime · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2006, 01:51:37 PM »

is that $1600 for one month? is it normally that high in the US?

ctz · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2006, 02:29:06 PM »

I'm sure she remembers to pay every penny next time.

Amplifier · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2006, 03:06:50 PM »

Quote from: aimaime

is that $1600 for one month? is it normally that high in the US?

For the most part, it's usually only 1/16 that where I live...

That lady went and got 1600 dollars, but couldnt be bothered to find one penny lying on the street? I'd shut her power off too!

JFC · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2006, 03:56:34 PM »

They should have just charged her interest on it for her next bill.

Author Topic: Power Shut Off After Woman Owes a Penny (Read 2150 times)

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