ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Appalachian Power is urging its customers to be aware of utility-related scams as temperatures continue to soar across the commonwealth.
Scammers often take advantage of these kinds of weather conditions to prey on individuals, using high-pressure tactics to demand instant payment, threaten disconnection or claim to partner with the company to lower bills through solar installation, said the company.
“We typically see a rise in scam activity during weather extremes because scammers know people are more anxious about losing power,” said Alan Bragg, director of customer service and business development…