As they have since late spring, con arts give you a call and
say that your electric bill payment is past due and that your service will be
disconnected within the hour if you don’t pay up. Then you are directed to
transfer funds electronically, sometimes through the system known as “MoneyPack.”
LRA member Keith Dusko, owner of Chiba restaurant in the
Riverbend neighborhood, was immediately suspicious and avoided getting duped by
scammers. He shares his encounter will Nola.com readers here.
Entergy doesn't want you to fall victim to this scam
and reminds you:
- While the company does place courtesy calls if you are at risk for disconnection, these are recorded calls, and are not calls from live customer service representatives. Entergy NEVER demands immediate payment.
- While you may pay your Entergy
bill by phone or credit card, it is ONLY through BillMatrix, a third-party
vendor we use for this purpose.
- You shouldn't give your
personal information to strangers. If a call sounds suspicious, call
1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) to speak with an Entergy customer service
representative.
If you believe you're a victim of this scam, you should notify the proper authorities, such as the local police or the state attorney general's office. If you believe your Entergy account has been affected, call 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) to speak with an Entergy customer service representative.
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