We Energies and law enforcement team up to put a stop to scams

Milwaukee – Join We Energies and law enforcement across Wisconsin as we team up to protect customers from con artists.

Today, Oct. 20, police and sheriff’s departments across the state are joining us and sharing the warning signs of utility scams on social media. The goal is to flood newsfeeds with this important safety information.

Scammers may:

• Pretend to be from We Energies. They may even manipulate caller ID to make it look like We Energies is calling or leave a recorded message that sounds like it’s from the company.
• Threaten to turn off your energy right away.
• Demand immediate payment — often by prepaid debit card, third-party apps like Zelle or Venmo, or unusual payment methods such as bitcoin. We will never do that.

Over the years, our customers have lost tens of thousands of dollars in utility scams. If you think a scammer is targeting you, hang up! It’s not rude; it’s safe.

Call We Energies at 800-242-9137 if you have questions about a call, email or text you’ve received, and contact your local law enforcement if you’ve fallen victim to a scam.

Share our scam awareness message on Twitter and Facebook to join the effort.

For more warning signs, visit the We Energies website.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.