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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
AES Ohio warns of utility scams
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – AES Ohio is warning customers to be aware of utility scams. National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) runs from March 2 to March 8. It promotes consumer awareness of scams and frauds. AES said one of the most common utility scams happens when a scammer pretends to represent the company. The scammer then sends unsolicited calls, texts or emails – some even visiting in person. Scammers target people who are vulnerable, often senior citizens and people in poverty. They also will target small businesses. The signs of a potential scam are as follows: A threat to disconnect the power. Offering a refund or rebate. Demand for immediate payment. AES has a process for requesting and receiving billing information. A call from a real representative will have accurate information. The company doesn't strongly recommend a specific payment method or type. It has a variety of options, the list is available here. MyAES is a convenient and secure way to see information for your account. For anyone who'd like to notify AES about a suspicious call, there are two hotlines, including 800-433-8500 for single customers and 800-253-5801 for companies. If you believe you have been harmed by a scam, call your local police department's non-emergency number. To learn more click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Yahoo
Attorney General Nessel promotes anti-phishing campaign
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)— Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the (MBA) are promoting #BanksNeverAskThat, a nationwide campaign to educate consumers about the threat of phishing scams. This promotion comes during (NCPW). NCPW, sponsored by the (FTC), looks to inform people about their consumer rights and give them the tools to avoid scams. The week runs from March 2 to March 8. 'I'm excited to work with the Michigan Bankers Association on the #BanksNeverAskThat campaign to help Michiganders remain vigilant against scammers looking to steal their hard-earned money,' said Nessel in a news release sent to 6 News. If you receive an email, text, or phone call asking for confidential information, it's a red flag. Banks will not ask for confidential information over the phone or through email. End the call or delete the message if you believe it's a scam. You may be asked to verify confidential information if you call your bank, but never if they call you. Call your bank's customer service number on the back of your debit or credit card if you receive a call from someone claiming to be your bank. Do not download any attachments in the message. Attachments may contain malware such as viruses, worms or spyware. Do not click links that appear in the message. Links in phishing messages direct you to fraudulent websites. Do not reply to the sender. Ignore any requests from the sender and do not call any phone numbers provided in the message. You can help fight scammers by reporting them to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at . If you have received a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726). You can also report the phishing attack to the . If you receive a phone call that seems to be a phishing attempt, hang up or end the call. Scammers can change the area code of their calls. If your Caller ID displays a local area code, this does not guarantee that the caller is in your area. Do not respond to the caller's requests. Financial institutions and legitimate companies will never call you to request your personal information. Never give personal information to the incoming caller. 'With phishing scams on the rise, it's more important than ever to educate and empower consumers. By working together, we can outsmart scammers, strengthen fraud prevention, and protect the financial security of our communities,' said T. Rann Paynter, President and CEO of the Michigan Bankers Association in a news release sent to 6 News. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
01-03-2025
- Fox News
Evening Edition: Protecting Yourself From Fraud And Scams
National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) takes place the first week of March and it is a time to educate people about their consumer rights and ways to avoid frauds and scams. Scammers are constantly finding new ways to steal your money both online and in person. There are many tips and warning signs to avoid and recognize if you are approached by a fraudster via email, text or physical mail. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Amy Nofziger, Director of Fraud Victim Support, AARP Fraud Watch Network, who shares tips on what to watch out for and how to keep yourself secure on and offline. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
