The Brief
- PG&E customers have lost a combined total of over $211,000 to scammers so far this year.
- Individual customers have lost an average of $969.
- Average losses this year are 30% higher than in 2025.
OAKLAND, Calif. – As of July, Pacific Gas and Electric customers have lost a combined total of over $211,000 to scammers impersonating the company, more money than this time last year.
On average, customers are being defrauded for $969.
The utility company recently published a warning to alert customers to fraudulent calls in which people impersonate a company representative demanding immediate payment to avoid disconnection.…