How to Avoid Utility-Related Scams and Fraud | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel How to Avoid Utility-Related Scams and Fraud Scams targeting consumers are a widespread problem. There are hundreds of known scams, and new ones are always emerging. The Office of the Ohio Consumers’…

Anyone can fall prey to a utility scam.
Never give out personal info, pay bills with gift cards, or show your bill to strangers.
Learn how to protect yourself from common utility scams: www.occ.ohio.gov/factsheet/ho...
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Today is #UtilityScamAwarenessDay. Scammers will try to create a false sense of urgency by threatening disconnection if immediate payment is not made. Remember, to SLOW DOWN by ending the call and VERIFY your billing info by logging into your account at www.pge.com to STOP 🚫 the scam. #stopscams

Hawaiian Electric urges customers to beware of scams during the holidays More Details

Stay alert this holiday season. Scammers target utility customers with threats of disconnection. Hawaiian Electric warns: don't fall for fake "late payment" demands. Learn more about fraud at hawaiianelectric.com. #UtilityScamAwarenessDay #HawaiiNews