Phone

+1 (800) 743-1103

First reported 2026-03-19
Last reported
Victims 28
Est. losses $11,200
72
Risk score / 100
Medium risk — PG&E impersonation

Why we flagged this

Matched across multiple trusted sources and community reports.

FTC — flagged 28 community reports Category: Utility Shutoff →

How this scam type works

From our Utility Shutoff Scams guide.

  1. The urgent call. 'This is [utility company]. A technician is on the way to disconnect your service in 30 minutes.'
  2. Caller ID spoofing. Your phone displays the real utility company number.
  3. Payment via gift card or crypto. 'We can only accept payment via Green Dot cards in the next 10 minutes.'
  4. The threat. If you hesitate, they escalate: 'Your restaurant will lose hundreds of dollars if the power goes out.'

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