Scammers threatening to shut off people's electricity
(WBRE/WYOU) — Tonight, officials are warning about a utility scam that is showing up in northeastern Pennsylvania.
It involves a threat to shut off the electricity to a person's home or business because of a supposed delinquent account.
The scam callers claim to be from PPL Electric Utilities and say payment must be made immediately or the power will be shut off.
The I-Team's Andy Mehalshick spoke to a businessman who says he almost fell for it. Live reports coming up tonight on 28/22 News.
You can learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a consumer by visiting the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's website.
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