BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – Michigan Gas Utilities has announced they are teaming up with law enforcement agencies throughout southern and western Michigan to share the warning signs of utility scams on social media. The goal is to flood newsfeeds with this important information — and keep anyone else from falling victim.
Scammers are relentless. They may pretend to be from MGU by spoofing caller ID to display “Michigan Gas Utilities” or using a recording that sounds authentic.
They also threaten to turn off your energy in a short amount of time or demand immediate payment often with a prepaid debit card, third-party digital payment app like Zelle or Venmo, or an unusual payment method such as cryptocurrency.
Scammers also buy sponsored posts on search engines with MGU’s name. They use these to get you to call a fake phone number and share sensitive information.
If you think a scammer is targeting you, hang up! It’s not rude; it’s safe.
Call MGU at 800-401-6402 if you have questions about a call, email or text you’ve received. Contact your local law enforcement if you’ve fallen victim to a scam.
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