SEATTLE — Seattle City Light says it’s seeing an uptick in phone scams – and it wants customers to be careful.
“If someone calls you demanding immediate payment rather than working with you to establish a payment plan, that person is a scammer,” the utility company shared online.
If this happens to you, Seattle City Light asks you to hang up and call (206) 684-3000 to verify your account status.
Let City Light know about the scam attempt by reporting it online.
If you believe you have fallen victim to a scam, you can report it to the Seattle Police Department online or call (206) 625-5011.
City Light says its employees will never call, email, or visit your home demanding immediate payment to avoid a shutoff. Anyone who falls behind on payments will receive at least two written notifications before the shutoff process starts. City Light says it will make every effort to work with you to establish a payment plan.