AG Raoul encourages consumers to beware of scammers pretending to be from a utility company and threatening to shut off heat if they do not receive a payment. 

 “As the temperatures dip below freezing and snow accumulates, scammers turn up the heat by using urgency and threats of turning off your utilities to try to get your money or personal information. Be wary of surprise or unusual contact from someone claiming to be from your utility company and remember that your utility company will never come to your home to collect payment.” – AG Raoul​