Utility scam alert from Oklahoma City police

Oklahoma City police are alerting consumers of a new scam involving an OGE impersonator.

Investigators say someone posing as an OGE worker has pulled up in an orange truck with white lettering on the side, very similar to the color of the real OGE utility trucks. The impersonator threatened to shut the victim’s electricity off if an outstanding bill isn’t paid.

Police say the impersonator even brings a cut-off notice with them.

But in the event of a real outstanding bill, OGE does not come to the consumer’s door and demand immediate payment.

“OGE will send you an automated call, and will not request information until the account has been vertified by the customer through a customer service representative,” stated the police department warning. “You will also receive a 10-day notice prior to actually have your services cut off. OGE will not come to your house to collect on a bill, and if you are in doubt, give them a call.”

 

Police advise any utility customer who might doubt the validity of someone at the door claiming to represent an organization to simply ask for their credentials or call the organization.