PG&E warns residents of ongoing scams, 107 scam attempts reported in 2 months

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — PG&E wants people to be aware of scammers out there.

According to the utility provider, scammers are out in force this summer, using the fact that bills are higher.

PG&E saw hundreds of scam attempts made in the Central Valley in May and June, including 107 in Bakersfield alone.

Scammers can disguise their numbers so that the call looks like it comes from PG&E.

The scammers make threatening calls to customers saying their power will be cut off immediately if payment is not made.

According to the PG&E website, some scammers may then ask for payment made to a gift card, through a payment app such as Venmo or Zelle.

These are not methods the company uses to take payments.

Scammers may ask for your account number, login, Social Security number or financial information.

PG&E will never ask for financial information over the phone.

If you have doubts about an incoming call from PG&E, hang up and call the company’s customer service number at 1-833-500-SCAM (833-500-7226.

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