The call was never answered, and it's been years since moving from the state.
Utility Disconnection Scam Calls: What to Watch For
Summary — +18008988905
Caller Name: XCel (claimed)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 8
Carrier: —, Region: —
Expert Opinion
If you get a call from 1‑800‑898‑8905 warning you about an imminent power cut, it’s almost always a scam. The callers pretend to be local electric utilities like SDG&E, X‑Cell Energy, or Seattle City Light, using a spoofed number to sound official. Never give out personal or payment info, and don’t press any digits that could connect you to a live rep. Hang up, verify the threat directly with your utility’s real customer‑service line, and consider filing a report with the FTC or your state consumer protection office. Staying skeptical and confirming through official channels is the best defense.
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Location: United States
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Recent Reports for (800) 898-8905
A bogus threat to cut off service from Seattle City Light was received as a recorded message.
The recording I received was a scam, threatening to disconnect my electric service, targeting numbers associated with Seattle City light in the 206 area.
The caller ID show US GOVT DEP with a local number, probaly spoofed, so I wont post it.
Misrepresentation occurred, with claims of being from XCel and threatening to disconnect service during winter.
The caller claimed to represent X-Cell Energy and threatened to disconnect my service within an hour.
This is a scam, not SDG&E, they claim that your service will be discconected if you dont contact them
The scammer use a fake number to call, and ask you to contact San Diego Gas & Electric to make a payment, but it's not a legit number, i confirmed it with SDG&E.
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Same category: Scam