The Brief
- Tampa Electric says scammers are increasingly using AI-generated voices and fake websites to target customers.
- The utility warns that seniors and customers already behind on bills are often the most vulnerable.
- TECO is telling customers to avoid urgent payment demands and report suspected scams.
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Electric is warning customers about a growing wave of utility scams using artificial intelligence, fake websites and aggressive payment demands.
The backstory:
The utility says scammers are posing as TECO employees through calls, texts, emails and even in-person visits to customers’ homes.…