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PG&E warns of aggressive scammers in Bay Area with more than 2,500 reported cases this year
Your caller ID may even show it is coming from PG&E
https://abc7news.com/post/pge-scam-utility-company-warns-aggressive-scammers-bay-area-more-2500-cases-year-heres-what-know/17025303/
The scam comes as a phone call with an articulate agent threatening an immediate power cut off if you don't immediately pay a past due bill.
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About 250 customers have fallen victim, with an average loss of $900 when they provide a debit card, or Zelle the money to the scammer.
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PG&E wants to hear from thousands of other customers who might have gotten a call threatening a power cut off, but didn't fall for it.
They say you can go online to PGE.com or call their tip line at 833-500-SCAM as they work with law enforcement to catch the cyber criminals.
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About 250 customers have fallen victim, with an average loss of $900 when they provide a debit card, or Zelle the money to the scammer.
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PG&E wants to hear from thousands of other customers who might have gotten a call threatening a power cut off, but didn't fall for it.
They say you can go online to PGE.com or call their tip line at 833-500-SCAM as they work with law enforcement to catch the cyber criminals.
FasTrak users ( and non-users) are getting similar text messages.
https://abc7news.com/post/fastrak-text-phishing-scam-agency-warns-drivers-new-fraud-claiming-owe-money-using-traffic-lane-heres-what-know/15759234/
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