Small Business: Watch for Fake Utility Account Calls
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has recently heard from a number of Wisconsin businesses who received threatening phone calls about their utility accounts.
Scammers falsely claiming to represent the local utility company are calling businesses or consumers and threatening them with disconnection of services unless immediate payment is made.
If you receive a similar threatening call about your home or business utility account, hang up and do not engage the caller.
Contact your local utility provider to inquire about the status of your account an...
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