MILWAUKEE — We Energies customers lost more than $20,000 to scammers last month. Because of this, the company is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the state to make the warning signs of utility scams go viral on social media.
“Scammers have more tools than ever to steal your hard-earned cash,” said We Energies in a statement.
Scammers may:
- Pretend to be from We Energies by spoofing caller ID to display “We Energies” or using a recording that sounds legit.
- Threaten to turn off your energy in a short amount of time.
- Demand immediate payment often with a prepaid debit card, third-party app like Zelle or Venmo, or an unusual payment method such as cryptocurrency.
- Show up at your door and refuse to show ID.
Call We Energies at 800-242-9137 if you have questions about a call, email or text you’ve received. Contact your local law enforcement if you’ve fallen victim to a scam…