Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

yortsed snacilbuper

(7,939 posts)
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 01:09 PM Jul 2020

Duquesne Light: Don't Fall For Phone Scammers

PITTSBURGH, PA — Duquesne Light is warning its residential customers not to fall for a recent rash of "call spoofing" where scammers fraudulently claim to be employees of the company.

As part of the scam, telemarketers are manipulating their caller ID to make it appear as though they are calling from Duquesne Light's authentic customer service line (412-393- 7100). The scammer falsely claims the customer has an outstanding balance in arrears and threatens a shut-off of their electric service within 30 minutes if there is not an immediate payment made on the alleged past due amount.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/duquesne-light-don-t-fall-for-phone-scammers/ar-BB178W7Z?ocid=msedgntp

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Duquesne Light: Don't Fall For Phone Scammers (Original Post) yortsed snacilbuper Jul 2020 OP
OMG that's been going on for years! FakeNoose Jul 2020 #1

FakeNoose

(32,336 posts)
1. OMG that's been going on for years!
Fri Jul 24, 2020, 04:32 PM
Jul 2020

The phone spammers are getting way sneakier now, the only thing to do is ignore them all.
My friends all have caller ID, I know who's calling or I don't answer the phone.



Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Pennsylvania»Duquesne Light: Don't Fal...