BALTIMORE, MD – With the holiday season rapidly approaching, BGE joins Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) in supporting International Fraud Awareness Week and recognizing Utility Scam Awareness Day by reminding customers to be on the lookout for imposters using energy-related scams to steal money and personal information.
This year, utility companies across the country are asking customers to “Know the Signs” and help #StopScams. BGE typically sees an increase in scam reports during the holiday season. Additionally, imposters are taking advantage of economic challenges and pressuring families and businesses who may be struggling with past-due balances.
Since January, BGE has received over 6,000 scam complaints with customers reporting a loss of close to $360,000 to utility scammers and imposters. This is an increase in the amount of money paid to scammers compared to the same time last year. BGE wants all customers to know scam reporting is currently approaching a 5% increase over last year with complaints rising as the holiday season draws near. Therefore, it is critical that customers understand how to avoid scammers and are urged to please be vigilant in stopping every attempt since any success helps fuel scammers to make more attempts.
“Utilities United Against Scams Awareness Day continues to be a very important opportunity for BGE to reach out to remind our customers to stay vigilant because scammers change their tactics every day,” said Chima Chijioke, vice…
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