SCAM WARNING- Scammers Posing as Snohomish County PUD Employees

SCAM WARNING- Scammers Posing as Snohomish County PUD Employees

Snohomish County PUD is warning its customers about scammers posing as its employees. The PUD has launched a long-term project to upgrade its electric meters and water meters. Apparently, scammers are approaching homeowners and asking for payment to upgrade their meters.

The PUD says that its employees will not ask for payment for new meters. The program, called Connect Up, is free to its customers.

The PUD recommends that if someone comes to your door and claims to be from the PUD, ask to see their PUD ID. The ID should have the employee’s photo and first name. the PUD notes that employees carry PUD identification, wear PUD-branded clothing, and drive a PUD vehicle with the PUD logo.

If you are suspicious of the individual, PUD recommends that you call their customer service number, (425) 783-1000, and confirm the employee’s identity.

Scammers often impersonate utility employees. Most often the scam is delivered over the phone or via email and involves claims of delinquent accounts. This scam is novel in that the scammers are going door to door. But as with other scams, they ask for payment for a service that is free to the customer.

For more information about the scam and the Connect Up program check out the links below.

  

Snohomish County PUD:

https://www.snopud.com/pud-receiving-reports-of-metering-and-utility-scams/

 https://www.snopud.com/connect-up-delay/#:~:text=The%20PUD%E2%80%99s%20Connect%20Up%20program%20is%20an%20infrastructure,of%20new%20meters%20at%20the%20start%20of%202023.