Crime & Safety

Duquesne Light Warning Customers Concerning Ongoing Scam

The scammer claims the customer has an unpaid balance and threatens to terminate service unless the balance is paid up immediately.

August 28, 2021

There’s a scam alert being issued for Duquesne Light customers.

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The company says customers are reporting getting calls that look like they’re coming from Duquesne Light. Instead, it’s scammers spoofing their number in order to seem legitimate.

The scammer claims the customer has an unpaid balance, and threatens to terminate service unless the balance is paid up immediately.

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