| Heat waves make having reliable air conditioning and fans, and the electricity that powers them, essential. Scammers will impersonate utility providers by phone (though sometimes other ways — email, text, in person) and claim your account is past due and you must pay immediately, or your power will be shut off. TIP: If you get a call or message like this, disengage. You can call your utility provider using the phone number on your statement if you’re concerned there may be an issue. Shared from AARP Fraud Watch. |