Learn how to spot some of the most common scams. Be vigilant, stay informed and guard your personal information. Scammers are calling customers and impersonating utility company staff, claiming to be collecting on late bills. In many cases, they falsify their caller ID information to make it appear as though the call is coming from Duke Energy.

Con artists may contact you with false claims about your Duke Energy account. Learn how to spot scams & what to do if you think you are being targeted.

Jan 10, 2025 · CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Carolina Beach Police Department (CBPD) are warning residents of a new scam involving Duke Energy. CBPD received reports local residents and business are getting calls from scammers claiming to be with Duke Energy.

Duke Energy will never call and threaten you. If your account is in danger of disconnection, Duke Energy will send notice by text, call and mail. Additional resources to make sure you never get scammed. Visit duke-energy.com/StopScams for more tips …

Nov 15, 2021 · Here are four of the most common ways scammers steal money or identities from utility customers. If you get a call like any of these, hang up and call your utility at the number on your bill or the company’s website – not the phone number the …

Nov 13, 2023 · Utility scams are getting more complex and harder to detect, experts say of a rise in fake webpages, bogus QR codes and mobile payment app scams. As a result, Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas have teamed up with better business bureaus to highlight Utility Scam Awareness Day on Nov. 15.

Jul 8, 2020 · Scammers have added a new tactic, which promises to mail customers refund checks for overpayments on their accounts if they can confirm their personal data, including birthdays and, in some cases, social security numbers.

Jan 18, 2024 · If you suspect you have been scammed, Duke Energy wants you to report it. There is a reporting tool on its website that helps it track scam patterns and protect others.

Sep 18, 2024 · Officers said the scam targets Duke Energy customers. Scammers are using contact number (888) 494-4940 or other derivatives to contact customers and claim that they are months behind on...

2 days ago · TERRE HAUTE Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute police are warning of a scam where the suspects are impersonating Duke Energy employees “Multiple members of our community have recently fallen ...