Crime & Safety

Phone Scam: SCE Imposters Demanding Payment

Beverly Hills police issues a warning if you receive a phone call from Southern California Edison.

Imposters are calling Southern California Edison customers demanding immediate payment or have their electric services disconnected, according to Beverly Hills police.

The callers are also demanding that payment be made through a prepaid cash card. Other forms of fraud involve customers being asked to purchase prepaid debit cards.

Police say the scammers ask for the debit card number and collect the value deposited on the card.

Southern California Edison customers are reminded to ask for identification when a stranger comes to the door or calls claiming to be a utility worker. SCE utility workers will provide employment verification including their department phone number when asked.

For more information, visit SCE's website.


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