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PG&E Warns Customers of New 'Barcode Scam' Targeting Utility Users
PG&E said scammers have taken more than $211,000 this year by demanding immediate payment through barcodes or QR codes at stores.
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PG&E warns customers of new 'barcode scam' targeting utility users
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. is warning customers about an emerging utility scam in which fraudsters demand immediate payment to avoid service disconnection, then send victims a barcode or QR code to use when making a payment at a retail…
PG&E warns customers about emerging ‘Barcode Scam’
OAKLAND — So far this year, monetary losses from scams impacting Pacific Gas and Electric Company customers are on track to outpace 2025, with customers losing more than $211,000 through mid-year. To help customers spot the signs of a scam…
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right1Center1Last Updated34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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