My husband got the call yesterday. Same MO as everyone describes. Unfortunately, he didn't think it was a scam and gave out our acct info. Only thing that may save us is that we are with Met Ed, not PPL. Have already called them, but they say they can't do anything until the paperwork comes to them. I'm a little annoyed with Met Ed at their lax attitude but it's our own fault. Now hubby knows not to give out ANY info. Have called attorney general to file complaint.
They've called 3 diff times today...glad I checked this out before answering. I've had so many possible scams lately, I simply don't answer the phone anymore, ever. Damned shame. I suppose I should
just cancel my phone service altogether. I've gotten several offers to switch to other electric suppliers...all 3 legit companies, all 3 came thru the mail.
610-455-2061 has called me before (I let the machine get it) and never left a message.
Today I listened to my messages and got:
"Hello, is anyone there? .. Hello, I said HELLO IS ANYONE THERE?, HELLO, HELLO..." that was the message.
Saw it was from Verde Energy from the caller ID. The next time I answer the phone, let them know I'm on the "Do-Not-Call list" (https://www.donotcall.gov/) and that I will report them if they call again.
These telemarketing guys can rack up some serious fines if they don't abide by the "list".
Please put yourself on the national registry Do Not Call List https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx.
It works.
Once you are on the registry according to the website:
"The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free."
I'm on it and Verizon wireless decided to telemarket to my number. Everyday for a week they'd call with the auto dialer. I filed a complaint using the complaint page:
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2
I got sent a paper copy of the complaint and Verizon got hit with a fine. A manager called to apologize and I haven't had any telemarketers call again - until Verde Energy....
The next time they call I'll tell them I'm on the do-not-call list and if they call again they get reported.
I have signed up with Verde Energy and have seen a great savings on my electric bill. I have even referred my family members and got $25 referral for each one. This company is not a scam by any means. They just save you money on the supply portion of your electric bill.