California utility provider warns of surge in ‘very slick’ scam calls targeting consumers, with more than 2,500 reported in Bay Area this year — what it’s urging customers to do

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings.

A California utility provider is sounding the alarm after more than 2,500 scam reports have poured in this year alone. PG&E says scammers are impersonating its employees in highly aggressive phone calls.

The caller ID may even say PG&E, and the person on the line sounds calm and professional. They claim you’ve missed a payment and demand immediate action — often using Zelle, a prepaid card or another untraceable method. If you don’t comply, they threaten to cut your power within the hour…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS