Scammers Target Utility Customers

ML&P customers warned of ID theft scam

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By KTVA CBS 11 News
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Story Created: Jul 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jul 24, 2012 at 8:57 AM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - Anchorage Municipal Light and Power utility is warning customers of an email scam intended to steal their identity by offering $1,000 Visa gift cards. There is no such promotion.

ML&P customers targeted by this scam are asked to report the details to ML&P's Customer Service department at 263-5340, emailing AskML&P@muni.org or in person at 1120 East First Avenue.

This type of identity theft has been targeted at utility customers in several states, according to ML&P. Customers have been told there is special funding through the Federal Reserve Bank to assist with utility bills; there is not a funding program for that.

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