BGE Warns Customers About Increased Scams Heading into Holiday Season

11/17/20

By Marcus Dieterle, Baltimore Fishbowl

Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and the Maryland Public Service Commission are reminding customers to be wary of potential scammers disguising themselves as BGE employees or members of other trusted organizations during the holiday season.

BGE and the Maryland Public Service Commission have partnered this year to educate Marylanders about the warning signs of scammers, with Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

“Utilities United Against Scams Day continues to be very important opportunity for BGE to reach out to our customers,” Tamla Olivier, chief customer officer and senior vice president of customer operations for BGE, said in a statement. “Unfortunately, scammers are constantly changing their tactics and it’s extremely important that our customers have the most up-to-date information on these scams in order to help them avoid becoming victims.”

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