Phone Scams

That ‘Urgent’ Call About Your Utility Bill? It’s Probably a Scam. If your phone rings with someone demanding immediate payment to keep your lights on, take a deep breath before you do anything else. According to a recent alert, scammers are aggressively impersonating utility companies and government commissions, using fear and urgency to trick people into handing over money and personal information. ...

When a Call About Your Utility Bill Isn’t What It Seems If your phone rings with someone claiming to be from the utilities commission, demanding immediate payment to avoid your power being shut off, you’re not talking to a government official. You’re talking to a scammer. ...