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Southern California Gas Co. Warns Customers of Scam

The scammers claim that President Barack Obama is offering a program of bill credits or direct payment of bills.

Southern California Gas Co. warned its customers Monday about a scam in which the culprits tell victims they can get credits on their utility bills if they provide information such as a Social Security number.

According to the gas company, scammers have visited customers in person,
used social media sites and even sent text messages to victims claiming that
President Barack Obama is offering a program of bill credits or direct payment
of bills.

Officials of Southern California Gas Co. said workers for the utility always carry proper identification when visiting customers, and they do not randomly call or text customers asking for Social Security numbers or other personal information. 

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Customers should verify a person's employment before allowing anyone into their home or providing any information, according to the company.

To verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to be a representative of SoCalGas, customers should ask for proper identification or call the utility at (800) 427-2200, or (800) 342-4545.

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