PG&E Scams Are Getting Sneakier

PG&E’s customers are under siege from a surge of sophisticated scams—over 147 reported incidents this year, with Santa Cruz County hit hardest. Scammers are now deploying QR codes and barcodes to trick victims into paying at stores, pretending it’s legit. Victims have already lost over $211,000, with losses climbing and averages skyrocketing. PG&E warns: they’ll never ask for payment via QR code, barcode, or prepaid card—and never demand immediate payment over the phone. If someone shows up at your door claiming to be from PG&E, it’s a red flag. Stay vigilant: hang up suspicious calls, never share financial info, and always verify bills through official channels. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a27ad9f51387707d