Will a magnet have an effect on an electric meter?

The light co. have been on to that trick for years and meter designs have changed plus messing with their meter could mean jail time it is better just cut back on the power robbers you have in the house such as lights all those power supplies allover the house i have 6 just for phones plus 2 for cell ph. 2 moer for mini vacs 1for sond on the computer any tv that is not being used unplug or put on switchable outlet a tv is on even when you turn it off just to name a few oh yes 4 more for batt operated tools in garage