Duke Energy Disconnection Call
Impersonation phone calls and messages threatening utility cutoff unless payment is provided via prepaid gift cards.
How the Scam Works
This campaign targets citizens in Florida (Service Territory) through phone and text channels. Scammers impersonate trusted agencies or utilities, utilizing urgency, penalty threats, or service termination cutoffs to coerce victims into sharing credentials or making immediate payments.
Common Message Examples
Example only — do not visit or contact.
Red Flags to Watch For
- Demand for Prepaid Cards: Scammers demand payment using Vanilla Gift cards, GreenDot cards, or cryptocurrency.
- Immediate Cutoff Threats: Threatening to disconnect power within 30 minutes. Official notifications take weeks.
- Callback Number Instructions: Requesting you to call a specific direct phone line instead of official customer care.
Before you click
- Hang up immediately if you receive a call threatening disconnection within minutes.
- Duke Energy and other Florida utilities never call demanding immediate payment via gift cards or prepaid credits.
- Log in directly to your official online utility dashboard at duke-energy.com to check your actual account balance.
If you clicked or paid
- If you paid or shared card details, contact local law enforcement to file a report.
- Report the scam callback number and transaction receipt details to the Florida Attorney General.
Why this score?
This campaign is rated High Risk because:
- Active impersonation campaigns identified with verified warnings from utilities or official registries. Extreme caution advised.
- Matches verified text templates and active impersonation vectors.
- Contains 22 community report indicators cataloged in Florida.
- Contains 2 official state/federal consumer notices.
This score is a safety signal, not a guarantee. Always verify directly with the official company or agency before paying, clicking, or sharing personal information.
Verified Warning Sources
Duke Energy Warns Customers of Utility Scams
Duke Energy · 2024-02-10
FTC Guidance on Utility Impersonation Scams
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) · 2024-03-01
Official Verification & Reporting
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