Victim Location 31404
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Phone call from someone who claimed to work with Georgia Power. Told me he had a work order to come over and turn off my power to my business. Told me to call a number to confirm that. I did. I panicked thinking I owed a bunch of money to GP. They told me I HAD TO PAY NOW in order to keep my power turned off. I was quoted 3 different prices that I owe. They told me to go to a local GP office to pay. They said to use a prepaid card and I must use cash.
After that, I was told that I could speak with the finance dept to get full description of my statement. I looked back into my phone to call the number back and all the phone calls that took place disappeared from my phone.
Victim Location 31408
Type of a scam Utility
Gentleman called late last night stating he was from Georgia Power and asked if I would like a gift certificate. I stated if you were from Georgia Power you would be calling during the day and he hung up. Something is just not on the up and up.
Victim Location 31211
Type of a scam Utility
Someone called to say they were doing a survey and wanted to see if I would be willing to participate. They also said that the call would be recorded for quality control purposes. I said yes. Thats when the hung up. I was afraid to call them back.