Scam artists have gotten more aggressive and creative in their attempts to trick you out of your money and personal information.
“We have seen a spike in reports of people showing up at customers’ residences and businesses claiming to be from Southern California Edison,” said Kari Gardner, senior manager, Southern California Edison (SCE) Consumer Affairs. “Our employees always have their SCE ID badge on display for customers to see. And you can always call our Customer Service Department to verify unscheduled visits.”
Recently, a man falsely claiming to be an SCE employee appeared at a customer’s home, saying he needed to read the meter. When access to the property was denied, the stranger threatened to shut off the resident’s electricity.
If you suspect fraudulent activity report it to local police and to SCE at 1-800-655-4555. To learn how to stay safe, visit sce.com/ScamAlert.
