How do I report a scam to Con Edison?

How do I report a scam to Con Edison?

Call the police or 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633). Keep others safe. Share these tips with your neighbors, family members, and the elderly.

Is there a Southern California Edison scam?

Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising customers to be aware of a new telephone scam that is demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected.

Does coned call you?

The company does not call customers and demand immediate payment. Further, Con Edison has stopped turning off service for non-payment during the health emergency.

Why do energy companies keep calling me?

Someone calls claiming to be from your gas, water, or electric company. They say your service will be cut off if you don’t pay them immediately. This is a scam. Real utility companies don’t do this.

Does Con Edison ask for your social security number?

(b) 1. RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER – Please indicate the type and the ID number for one of the following forms of identification: Social Security, New York State driver’s license, New York State non-driver’s license, Public Assistance, Resident Alien or other.

What is a smart meter scam?

This is essentially a great big scam. Smart meters don’t fulfil their basic function: reducing bills and making your life easier. They also are being used by energy suppliers to trap customers in a never-ending cycle of price hikes. ​​

How do I stop utility calls?

You can do so by heading to donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 from the number you want to register.

Why is electricity bill so high?

Why is my electricity or gas bill so high? There is a number of reasons as to why your energy bill is higher than you expected. These could include the bill being based on an estimated rather than actual energy use, inadequate insulation, a cold spell, having just moved to a new home and lots more.

How do I cancel my Con Edison account?

Option 1: Call the Con Edison customer service number The customer service line is 800-752-6633. In addition, those who need telecommunications for the deaf can call 1-800-642-2308.

Can you lie about gas reading?

“Tampering with the meter is effectively cheating the meter as it gives false results so that you pay less (or nothing) for gas usage.” The same can apply to electric meters and giving false readings could result in a fine or even imprisonment.

How do I talk to a real person at Edison?

You can call and talk to one of our representatives Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1-800-227-3901.

How do I talk to a person at Con Edison?

Contact Con Edison

  1. Live Chat.
  2. Email.
  3. 1-800-752-6633.

Why is my Do Not call list not working?

If your number is disconnected and then reconnected, you might need to register your number again. You can verify that your number is on the Registry at DoNotCall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222.

How do I report a spam number?

Report Telephone Scams

  1. Report telephone scams online to the Federal Trade Commission. You can also call 1-877-382-4357 (TTY: 1-866-653-4261).
  2. Report all robocalls and unwanted telemarketing calls to the Do Not Call Registry.
  3. Report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission.

Call Con Edison at 1-800-752-6633 if you think that you’ve been the victim of a scam involving someone impersonating a Con Edison representative. You may also call your local police department to report the scam. Updated on 24/09/2015

How do I report a scam in Tustin CA?

If you are a victim, and experience a financial loss, contact the Tustin Police Department at 714-573-3200 to file a report. Southern California Edison reports victim losses from this type of scam in this service region alone are approaching close to $200,000.

Is there a scammer calling me from SCE?

The Sheriff’s Office wants to warn community members that we are seeing a number of reports regarding a phone scam where the caller poses as a Southern California Edison (SCE) employee. The scammer threatens to disconnect electricity service unless a payment is made immediately using a pre-paid cash card.

Is Con Edison Calling you from 1-800 numbers?

The scammers were reported to have called from 1-800 numbers or even Con Edison’s customer service number. Customers would call the scammers back to provide the pre-paid debit card PIN numbers, and the scammers stole the money on the cards before customers realized that it was a fraud.