Utility outage scam calls—how to protect yourself!

A recent call from a scammer, using the number 1-844-892-5867, falsely claimed that my utility payments were overdue and threatened to disconnect my power

On 06-18-20, I recieved a scam call, pretending to be from the local Electric Co, Avista, but the caller ID showed a 509 area code for AAA Motor Club

On 06-17-20, I received a call attempting to scam me by pretending to be from the local Electric Co., Avista, but the caller ID showed a '509' area code and the name Apollo Electric

Similar to other reports, I experienced a spoofed call from Avista, and later received two more calls with a '509' area code, supposedly from AAA Motor Services, threatening to disconnect my Avista service.

Upon receiving calls from a number displayed as Apollo Electric, advising to contact 844-892-5867 to avoid disconnection from Avista, the matter was reported to Avista, with plans to follow up with Apollo Electric.

I recived an automatic call from this number, the computer said it was Avista Utilities and that my power will be desconnected, but i havent lived in Washington for almost 3 years, this is a known scam on Avista's website, dont call back or pay them.

A call was received from a local number, claiming to be from the billing department, warning of power disconnection if their number isn't called back. This is a clear scam, and it's advised not to return their call.

I received a call on my cell phone from someone claiming to be from JS investigation, which I am unfamiliar with, and since I'm confident I'm not in any trouble, I chose not to return the call.