Scammers are targeting utility customers in the Bakersfield area – and they’re getting away with real money.
PG&E says nearly 24,000 customers across its service area reported scam attempts in 2025. Those customers lost more than $300,000 in fraudulent payments.
In the Bakersfield area, more than 540 customers were targeted, as well as 3 in Arvin and 3 in McFarland…