How to Spot and Stop Utility Payment Scams Before You Get Burned

That Call About Your Overdue Utility Bill? It’s Almost Certainly a Scam. If your phone rings and the caller claims to be from your electric, gas, or water company demanding immediate payment, be very careful. It’s likely a criminal trying to steal your money. ...

April 6, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk