⚡Scam Alert

Utility Company Scams

Utility scams involve callers posing as electric, gas, or water company representatives threatening immediate service disconnection unless you pay overdue bills right away with prepaid cards.

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Warning Signs of Utility Scams

•Threatens immediate disconnection (within hours)
•Demands payment via prepaid cards or wire transfer
•Caller provides a callback number different from your bill
•No prior written notice of overdue balance
•Claims you must pay over phone immediately
•Offers one-time discount for immediate payment

How to Protect Yourself

✓Utility companies send multiple written notices before disconnection
✓Real utilities don't demand prepaid cards
✓Call the number on your bill to verify any claims
✓Utilities cannot disconnect without proper notice
✓Sign up for paperless billing to track your account

What to Do If You're Targeted

1.Hang up without making payment
2.Call your utility using the number on your bill
3.Log into your utility account online to check status
4.Report the scam to your utility company
5.Report to your state's public utility commission

Report a Utility Company Scam

Help protect others by reporting scam calls. Search for the number above and submit a report, or report directly to official agencies.

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