Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day, 346 scams have been reported so far this year in Indiana to date. That’s why Duke Energy and the Better Business Bureau have teamed up to remind customers to slow down, verify and stop the scam.

Slow Down , If a payment request feels urgent or suspicious, pause and protect yourself.

Verify : Always use the official phone number or website from your bill.

Stop the Scam : Report any suspicious contact to your utility and law enforcement.

For scam reporting, visit Duke Energy’s Scam Reporting Tool or use the Scam Tracker from the Better Business Bureau.

You can also check and report scams through the Better Business Bureau Find and Report a Scam and find more tips at U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Advice page.

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