Consumers Energy Scam in Michigan Could Cost Ya

Scams seem to pop up every time you turn around these days, and now there is a new one making the rounds in Michigan. With so many, it is hard to keep track anymore, so let’s break down what is going on with this one.

If your phone rings and someone claiming to be from Consumers Energy tells you to pay up right now or your power is getting cut, do not fall for it. It is a total scam. I can tell you right now, Consumers Energy would never call demanding money. Well, not like this anyway.

According to Mid-Michigan Now, scammers are using fake Consumers Energy phone numbers and telling people they owe money right away. The kicker is that they push you to pay with prepaid debit or gift cards. Obviously, this is a big red flag, but so many people still fall for it.

How to Handle a Consumers Energy Scam Call

Consumers Energy says they will never demand payment like that, so if you get one of these calls, just hang up. If you already sent money, call Consumers Energy right away at 800-477-5050 so they can take down the details. If you did not send money, it is worth filing a police report with your local department.

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At the end of the day, the company just wants Michigan customers to stay alert. These scumbag crooks are persistent, and the last thing anyone needs is to get ripped off by a scammer pretending to be the power company. We already spend enough with Consumers Energy.