Utility Company Scams: Don’t Let A Fake Threat Fool You

The phone rings and the caller has frightening news: Your electricity or gas bill is overdue, and unless you make an immediate payment, your service will be disconnected.

For an older adult who depends on electricity for heating, cooling, refrigeration, medical equipment, or simply feeling safe at home, that threat can be frightening. Scammers know this, and they use fear and urgency to convince people to pay before they have time to question what is…