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Georgia Power encourages customers to be vigilant of scams in 2025
Scams of various types often increase around the holidays and during the first of the year as post-holiday bills begin to arrive and as tax season approaches. Georgia Power, the state’s largest electric utility, encourages customers to beware of scams in 2025, especially those threatening power disconnection “unless immediate payment is made” and attempts to…
Read MoreCarr Warns of Home Repair Fraud, Scams Following Recent Storms
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for home repair fraud and other scams following the recent tornadoes and severe storms that moved throughout the state. “Con artists will try to take advantage of those impacted by severe weather, and we want to remind Georgians…
Read MoreCONSUMER ALERT: Beware of Holiday Scams
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is sharing important tips to help Georgians protect their personal and financial information while shopping this holiday season. “With so many Georgians buying gifts, making donations, and sending and receiving packages during the holidays, criminals are hoping to exploit this opportunity to steal your hard-earned…
Read MoreGeorgia Power highlights new tech scams on National Utility Scam Awareness Day
ATLANTA – November 15, 2023 – National Utility Scam Awareness Day is today (November 15) and Georgia Power is highlighting new, sophisticated tech scams that are targeting Georgia Power customers. So far this year, the company has received thousands of reports of scam attempts – including more traditional scams via phone and email, as well as…
Read MoreFTC Data Shows Consumers Report Losing $2.7 Billion to Social Media Scams Since 2021
New data from the Federal Trade Commission shows that scams originating on social media have accounted for $2.7 billion in reported losses since 2021, more than any other contact method. In a new data spotlight, the FTC also takes a deep dive into social media scam trends in the first half of 2023. Reports during…
Read MorePicking up the pieces after the Maui wildfires
Wind-driven wildfires are causing devastation to the Hawaiian island of Maui. Nobody knows how long it will take to recover from the destruction, but we do know it won’t be long before scammers start trying to cash in. As the smoke begins to clear, here’s some advice to help you spot, avoid, and report…
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