A new QR code scam is targeting Bay Area utility customers, leading to significant financial losses, as PG&E warns residents to be vigilant against evolving fraudulent tactics.
A new utility scam is sweeping across the Bay Area, resulting in substantial financial losses for residents in Alameda, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa counties, which are home to large South Asian and Indian American communities. According to a press release from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), thousands of cases have already been reported, with San Jose experiencing the highest number of incidents.
The latest scam involves the use of QR codes and threats of disconnection. So far this year, customers within PG&E’s service area have lost over $211,000 to scammers…