Gulf Power Warns Of Continuing Scam

January 13, 2016

Gulf Power is continuing to warn customers of a scam in which area businesses received calls from a person claiming to represent Gulf Power and demanding payment — or their electric service would be cut off.

Gulf Power continues to work with law enforcement in reporting these incidents, but the company has received an escalated amount of calls from customers reporting fraudulent calls in recent days.

Customers are being told their electric bill is past due and that their electricity will be cut off if the customer does not provide a credit card payment or other forms of immediate payment.

Gulf Power advises customers that:

  • 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 or business.
  • 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, call local law enforcement and to contact Gulf Power at 1-800-225-5797.

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One Response to “Gulf Power Warns Of Continuing Scam”

  1. Granniesrock on January 14th, 2016 10:54 am

    I’m surprised that Gulf Power did not advise people to just hang up the phone. That’s the easiest thing to do.

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