Unexpected utility call? How to verify PG&E alerts

Summary — +18007435002

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Caller Name: none
Caller Type: Company
Location: United States
Reviews: 94
Carrier: —, Region: —

Expert Opinion

If you see a call from +1‑800‑743‑5002, it’s most often an automated utility alert that pretends to be Pacific Gas & Electric. The message usually warns of a power outage or a non‑payment shutdown. Because the number can be easily spoofed, treat it like any other spoof call: don’t share personal or payment info, and double‑check the claim on PG&E’s official website or by calling the number listed on your bill. If the alert is unexpected, let the voicemail go to voicemail, then verify. Frequent unwanted calls can be blocked at the carrier level or reported to the FTC.

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PG&E
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Pacific Gas and Electric

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Location: United States
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.3

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Recent Reports for (800) 743-5002

18007435002 Telemarketing

I'd appreciate it if you could remove my number from their calling list. Thanks.

18007435002 Scam 800-743-5002

Definately a scam, they tried to sell me products after posing as PG&E, trying to take advatage of familes affected by power outages, what a bunch of bottum feeders

18007435002 Harassment Call

Daily calls, often multiple times, are being ignored

18007435002 Robocall

A robotic voice left a partial message on my machine, which was unclear and seemed like a poorly executed scam attempt.

18007435002 Other

Definatly not a legitamite number

18007435002 Other

The call was apparently related to the recent earthquakes.

18007435002 Company Pacific Gas and Electric

This is Pacific Gas and Electric company

18007435002 Pge outage line

This caller is apparently affiliated with PGE outage line

18007435002 Company PG and E Utilities company

This call was from PG and E Utilities, informing me of an impending power outage

18007435002 Scam

A scammer claimed to be from PG&E, which is clearly a false representation.

18007435002 Company Pacific Gas and Electric

The number is associated with Pacific Gas and Electric.

18007435002 Company PG&E

The call was legitimate, coming from PG&E in California.

18007435002 Financial Cardholders services

A robotic voice claimed to be Bridget from cardholder services, stating my account was current but needed to discuss lowering the interest rate.

18007435002 Unknown

The provided URL appears to be fictitious

18007435002 Reminder PGE

Apparently, PGE reported a power outage in my area, Newark, thats pretty important info

18007435002 Reminder PG&E

A call was received this morning at 10:15, informing me of potential power outages in my area and the efforts being made to address the issue.

18007435002 Reminder PG&E

The call was recieved shortly after the power outage, it was impressive that they already knew about it

18007435002 Company

Following a power outage, a call from this number provided information about the outage and restoration estimate, appearing to be a legitimate call in this context.

18007435002 Company PG&E

A call was received at 8:30 pm claiming a power outage had occurred in the area, but the power had not gone out

18007435002 Reminder PG&E Home

Oddly enought, a mesage from PG&E said we had a power outage, but thats not acurate, hmm

18007435002 Unknown TOLL FREE CALL

When the call was answered, there was only silence on the other end.

18007435002 Telemarketing PACIFIC GAS AND

A record of a call is available, dated Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 8:42 PM CST, lasting 0 seconds

18007435002 Scam Scammers

A scammer spoofed the PG&E number, leaving a recorded message claiming our power was out, which was not the case.

18007435002 Reminder PG&E

Following an electrical power outage, PG&E made a courtesy call, complete with instructions for potential gas leaks or emergencies, earning it the description of an Event Reminder, despite the 12-hour delay.

18007435002 Customer Service Said they are PGE

A message was left stating there was an outage in my area, but the details were unclear.

18007435002 Company Assuming it's pg&e

Upon answering a call, there was no one on the line, a strange occurrence given the lack of any power outage issues in my area that could have caused the disconnection.

18007435002 P.G.&E.

On September 24, 2015, an event occurred, but the details are unclear.

18007435002 Unknown

Upon answering the call from this number, there was complete silence on the other end

18007435002 Company PG&E

A completly random call was recieved on my cell phone, wich is annoying. My Gas and Electric bills are all payed, but no message was left behid, tottally pointless.

18007435002 Customer Service

A call was received from a toll-free number, which, unusually, did not hang up and instead connected to a live representative who seemed confused about the purpose of the call, highlighting a potential glitch in the system

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