Utility scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and many criminals now pose as utility workers to gain access to homes, steal personal information, or pressure homeowners into handing over money. Older adults are often targeted because scammers assume they are more trusting or less likely to verify credentials. In some cases, fake utility workers have convinced victims to pay thousands of dollars for nonexistent repairs or fake overdue bills. Although warnings about these scams have gone out to warn customers, some people still get caught up. That said, there are several things you can look for to indicate that you have a scammer at your door, not a utility worker.
