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In a phone con, scammers impersonate Consumers Energy workers and contact homeowners in an effort to get some fast cash. They’ll: Claim that you’re late on an energy payment or past-due on a bill. Tell you a Consumers Energy truck is on its way to shut off power within 24 hours if a payment isn’t made.
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If you receive a call or at-home visit and think it may be a...
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In a new scam, con artists are using threats and urgency to...
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These scams start with an unexpected phone call, message on social, or even an in-person visit. The so-called official offers you an “energy audit” to reduce your utility costs. Or they might try to sign you up for a “free” program to make your home more energy efficient with solar energy.
26 wrz 2024 · September 26, 2024. Did a salesperson knock on your door and promise free rooftop solar panels at no cost to you? Or say you’ll never have to pay another electricity bill because government programs, grants, or rebates cover your solar installation? It’s likely a scam.
10 cze 2021 · If you receive a call or at-home visit and think it may be a scam, call Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050 or your utility provider immediately. Also report the situation to local police. Do not let any solicitor in your home that you do not know.
In a new scam, con artists are using threats and urgency to steal thousands of dollars a year from business owners. Here’s how: Someone claiming to be a Consumers Energy worker contacts a business by phone; Scammer informs the business owner that he or she is late on an energy payment or past-due on a bill
1 dzień temu · Consumers Energy is reminding our Michigan friends and neighbors to be alert and take action to protect themselves from scams as we approach the holidays and with Utility Scam Awareness Day taking place this week. "Consumers Energy is always working to protect our customers from identity theft and fraud, whether it's over the phone and Internet, or someone knocking at your door," said Jim ...
30 wrz 2024 · Solar panel scams target homeowners interested in installing solar energy systems. They involve scammers making false promises or tricking you into paying for services you’ll never receive. Recently, the FTC also issued an alert to warn consumers about solar power scams, such as free solar panels or exaggerated savings.
