We are seeing an uptick in calls about the Duke Energy scam lately. This scam involves callers (who are contacting businesses and residences) claiming to be from Duke Energy. They say there have been missed payments and the power will be shut off immediately if payment isn’t made right away. They will then request payment through gift cards, Green Dot cards, money transfer or some other untraceable means.
That is not how Duke Energy does business, and it is also not how any legitimate company does business. Never trust anyone who wants payments this way. That is ALWAYS a scam.
You can learn more here: https://www.duke-energy.com/custom…/report-fraud-and-scams
