Scammers pretend to be utility workers and threaten to cut off your power unless you pay right away.
Red flags
- Threats to shut off service within an hour
- Demands for payment by gift card, prepaid card, payment app or cryptocurrency
- Door-to-door "inspectors" who ask to come in without an appointment
- Offers to "lower your rate" that ask for your account number
What to do
Hang up and call the number on your bill. Report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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