Not a month goes by that we don’t read about scams targeting utility customers. Unfortunately, it’s a pretty common occurrence.Here’s just a small representation of some typical scams:American Water warned its customers about a nationwide bill-paying scam where callers stated President Obama had provided credits for utility bills. Customers were asked to provide social security numbers and bank routing numbers.
In 2013, San Diego County Water Authority told its customers to watch for scam artists disguised as utility workers. The scammers entered homes by offering to test water for pollution and contamination.
Early this year, Iowa American Water warned its customers about groups
