Pacific Gas and Electric Company is warning customers about a scam that has resulted in significant financial losses. The scam has cost Bay Area customers over $211,000 so far in 2026. Most of the reported cases are from Alameda, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa counties.
PG&E officials believe this scam is a major factor in these losses. Further details about the scam, including how it operates, are available from PG&E and local news sources, such as KRON4.
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