The Attorney General provides Consumer Alerts to inform the public of unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern. Consumer Alerts are not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of Attorney General.
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Here’s an example of a scammer calling, pretending to be your utility company and offering you a rebate. But there’s no rebate — it’s a scam.
"Hello. This is an apology call from your electric utility. You got overcharged by your third party supplier. You will be receiving a rebate check along with a 30% discount on your electric and gas bill. Please press 1 to get your rebate check."
Hang up if you get a call like this. If you ever need to reach your utility company, call directly using a number you know is real. Read Scammers Pretend To Be Your Utility Company to learn more.
As the Department continues to crack down on robocalls, consumers should take these steps to protect themselves: