Utility-impersonation scams targeting SDG&E customers are resurfacing and evolving across San Diego County, with fraudsters using aggressive tactics to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims.
Authorities and SDG&E warn scammers are now targeting not only everyday customers but also homeowners and real estate agents, threatening to shut off power — sometimes right before an open house — to pressure victims into paying immediately.
One San Diego woman, Maria Hurtado, said she lost $5,000 after falling victim to the scam…