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PG&E is sharing tips to help customers spot the signs of a scam and avoid falling victim to it. (image source: Unsplash)
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A new utility scam targeting customers across the Bay Area has resulted in significant financial losses to residents of Alameda, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa counties – home to large South Asian and Indian American diaspora communities. According to a PG&E press release, thousands of cases have already been reported, with San Jose reporting the highest number of cases.
The latest scam involves a QR code and a threat of disconnection. So far this year, customers across our service area have lost over $211,000 to scammers.
PG&E is sharing tips to help customers spot the signs of a scam and avoid falling victim to it…