hope to catch you off-guard. ….
hope to catch you off-guard. SCE doesn’t accept pre-paid cash cards. Calls demanding money using pre-paid cash cards are a scam, and people are advised to just hang up.
What to Do if a Scammer Contacts You
• SCE employees always have SCE Photo ID badges and wear company uniforms. Employee vehicles have SCE logos on them.
• SCE will never call to demand immediate payment with the threat of service disconnection.
• SCE employees will never ask for cash in person.
• SCE never conducts credit transactions on weekends or holidays.
What to Do if a Scammer Contacts You
• Never reveal personal information to anyone, including SCE account information, credit card, ATM or calling card number.
• Never use the call-back number provided by an unknown caller to verify billing information.
• Ask for the caller’s name, department and business phone number. Residents who have received suspicious calls or who have questions about their bill should contact SCE at 1-800-655-4555.