Bottom line: the 215‑841‑4000 number is almost always a spoofed PECO line used by scammers. Callers typically claim a bogus discount or threaten service interruption, then demand personal info or a bill. Hang up immediately, never share address, SSN, or payment details. Block the number in your phone and report it to your carrier and the PA Public Utility Commission. If you’re unsure, call PECO’s official customer service line (1‑800‑841‑4000) directly. Keep a log of suspicious calls and consider a call‑blocking app for added protection.
The caller posed as a representative of PECO and Direct Energy, stating that they needed to transfer me to another line in order to prevent my electricity from being disconnected.
A caller, falsely identifying as PECO and using a similar phone number, attempted to deceive the recipient into changing energy suppliers with misleading inquiries.
This number called and told me another energy company was coming to install equipement at my house, but when I said I didnt authorize it, they tryed to scam me into paying $900
A missed call from PECO, with no message left, was suspected to be a scam, potentially from a third-party vendor attempting to sell electricity at a marked-up rate.
A recorded message claimed to be from PECO, threatening to shut off my electricity due to an unpaid bill
This phone number is asociated with a charge on my credit card statments, i didnt make any purchaces from PECO ENERGY COMPANY, its a fraude
It appears that the number was spoofed, and I have experienced the same issue 2.5 years later, indicating that the scammers are still active.
A call was received from 215 841-4000, during which a man claimed I was eligible for a 30% discount due to my timely bill payments and lack of assistance, but the conversation became suspicious when he requested my bill and writing materials
It appears that the automated system requires a greeting to connect the call, as evidenced by my experience with four calls in one day. On the last call, a man with an accent claimed to represent Peco, but I requested to be removed from their list and ended the conversation. Prior to that, the first three calls went unanswered as I didn't respond with a hello. The man on the phone seemed taken aback when I asked him to stop calling, and he commented on my tone.
Similar to others, I received a call spoofing a PECO number; the caller, with a thick accent, attempted to sell me a supposed good rate on electricity before hanging up when I mentioned owning solar panels.
Earlier this evening, I was contacted by this questionable group, prompting me to investigate further on 800 Notes. After reviewing previous posts, I've decided to block any calls from the name PECO, as it appears their numbers are being spoofed. Verizon should have flagged this number as spam. It's alarming to see such deceitful tactics being used.
Two calls were received on the same evening, at 7:35 pm and 8:35 pm, without any message left.
This is not a legitimate PECO number, it appears to be a scam.
Numerous daily calls are being made from this number; after contacting PECO, it was determined that the number is being spoofed, with someone falsely using their name and number.
After receiving three calls from this number within two days, I suspected a scam and decided to hang up. Another scam to watch out for is one claiming to be from Comcast, where the caller has a noticeable accent and attempts to deceive the recipient.
A call was received from a number claiming to be PECO, but since PECO communicates through mail, this appears to be a scam, and the call was ended.
A call supposedly from PECO regarding my payment history required me to navigate a menu.
Some indivijual called from 215-841-4000, claming to be from PECO, they wanted me to enter a menu for more informations.
This is a scam, as the caller alleged to be from PECO and inquired about my electric bill. I directly confronted the individual, stating that I believed they were attempting to scam me and were unaware of my identity. The call was promptly terminated. It is worth noting that I am not the account holder for the PECO bill.
Too many daily scam calls
A telemarketer with a accent called me, not from PECO, they spoofed the PECO phone number
Spoofing of the PECO number is a likely possibility
Similar to a previously described scenario, the caller had access to my PECO account number and sent an email from comparemyrates.net, leading me to hang up and contact PECO, who confirmed it was a spoof
Numerous instances of 'spoofing' have been reported, where actual institutional phone numbers are mimicked by spammers and scammers, making it difficult to distinguish legitimate calls.
This number is spoofing PECO's phone number, I didnt answer and they didnt leave a message, thats a pretty good indicater of a scam
The call ended abruptly.
I've been recieving calls from this number every 10 minutes, its rediculious, I'm not answering, I dont think its a legit call from peco. not going to bother
After answerin the call, a woman asked me for my adress and last 4 digits of ssn, to acces my account, i told her no, PECO cant acces your account with just a phone number, is this a scam?, dont think so but still
i also recived this call, and like others said, the guy promised a 30% discount on my bill, but when i told him i dont have PECO anymore, he hung up on me
A call was received from the number 215-841-4000, but there was no response and the call disconnected, which is a suspicious and potentially scamming activity.