Turns out the flood of calls promising an electric rate cut is almost certainly a telemarketing scam. Callers usually claim to be from a vague "rates department" or use generic names like Ohio Energy, Sarah, or Michael Turner, but they never verify your current supplier or rate. Never share bill details or personal info with unsolicited callers, and hang up if the pitch feels scripted. If you’re curious about legitimate savings, contact your utility directly using the number on your bill. Block the number, add it to your Do‑Not‑Call list, and report persistent offenders to the FTC.
Essentially, the same conversation occured, this time with a person named Carol, claiming I am eligable for discounted electricity rates, and wanted me to contact 503-445-8735, which is similiar to the previous callback number
Despite being on the do not call list and having my electric utility company mark my number as do not release, I continue to receive unwanted calls.
The number appearded to be spoofed, when i asnwered, the person on the other end hung up imediatly, i suspect its a scam
A call from a woman promising an electric rate reduction, conditioned on an immediate callback and having my electric bill at hand, had all the signs of a scam, including the urgency and the request for personal financial information.
I received the same call, and I would advise others not to fall for this scam.
The message left by this number offered to reduce my electric bill in exchange for my current bill information, which seems like a potential scam.
It appears that the caller is randomly dialing cell phone numbers.
My experience mirrors that of others, including the message shared by Griff, leading me to block and delete the interaction.
These peoples are trying to scam me with electrical services
A prerecorded message was left in the voicemail from someone claiming to be Sarah Layton, stating that the Ohio electric bill is eligible for a rate reduction and requesting a return call to 513 445 8724 with the bill handy.
Appreciate the feedback, just recieved same call and thats the message they left me.
This number is associated with an electric bill scam, featuring a pre-recorded message attempting to mimic human speech.
When i saw Ohio Energy on the caller id, i expected a rate reduction salesman, but i've never found one who offered a better rate than i get now, most of them dont even know my current electric supplier, i dont need someone to call me and trick me into taking their higher rate
Some guy called me about reducing my ohio electric bill, whats a load of nonsens
A message was left, offering to lower my utility bills, which coincidentally coincides with a local news article about ongoing energy scams.
A person named Sarah from an electric rate reduction company claims to offer lower rates and rebates for overpaid electric services.
Got a message from Michael Turner, he didnt say the company name, about lowering my electric bill, didnt answer and blocked the number
Reduction in electric bill rate is being promoted
Be cautious of the electric rate reduction offer, as it appears to be a potential scam.