Gulf Power Warns Of Fake Employee Scam

March 23, 2011

Scam artists have  recently victimized residents in Northwest Florida recently by impersonating utility company employees, and Gulf Power is warning customers to be on the alert.

Gulf Power said someone impersonating an employee of the utility company contacted a resident by telephone. The caller told the victim that their electric bill was past due and that electricity would be cut off if the customer did not provide a credit card payment immediately. The card numbers were then used to make fraudulent purchases.

To prevent this from happening , Gulf Power asks customers to remember:

  • Gulf Power employees will never call a customer at home seeking any personal information including credit card numbers.
  • Gulf Power representatives will never ask a customer for money when they visit a residence.
  • All Gulf Power representatives carry badges with picture identification that includes the employee’s name and the company’s name and logo.

Customers should call Gulf Power at 1-800-225 5797 if they have any questions about the identity of anyone representing Gulf Power.

Gulf Power is working with local law enforcement agencies to identify the perpetrators. If anyone has been victimized by one of these schemes, or has any information about suspects, they are asked to call local law enforcement and to contact Gulf Power at 1-800-225-5797.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News