Payment Scam

Don’t Get Switched Off: How to Handle Fake Utility Payment Calls Imagine your phone rings. The caller ID might even look somewhat official. The person on the other end claims to be from your electric, gas, or water company, and they say your service will be disconnected within the hour unless you make an immediate payment. Your heart races—this is a serious problem. But before you reach for your credit card, you need to know this is almost certainly a scam. ...

That “Urgent” Call from Your Utility Company? It’s Almost Certainly a Scam. If your phone rings with someone claiming to be from the water, power, or gas company demanding immediate payment, your first instinct might be panic. After all, having your service shut off is a serious threat. But before you reach for your wallet or credit card, take a deep breath. That sense of urgency is the scammer’s primary weapon. ...