01/15/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/15/2022 15:13
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today warned customers in North Carolina and South Carolina of scammers who might call them - impersonating Duke Energy representatives and threatening to cut off customers' power before or during this weekend's winter storm unless customers make a payment for late bills or other charges.
Duke Energy never makes such calls to customers, never threatens to cut off customers' power immediately, never seeks immediate payment, and never calls customers to request personal information.
"Unfortunately, scammers are always looking for a new opportunity, including a winter storm, to steal customers' money and information. They prey on customers who might be more vulnerable to such scams during stressful situations, like a major storm," said Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy Carolinas storm director. "Our goal is to protect our customers from such devious schemes."
Below are tips for customers to avoid scams:
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