This National Consumer Protection Week, March 1 – 7, Southern California Edison is reminding its customers to stay aware of scammers who target them with urgency scams.

Scammers rely on creating a sense of panic by threatening to remove a customer’s meter or disconnect their service unless they provide an immediate payment. In 2025, SCE customers filed 1,750 fraud complaints, and paid scammers $131,464.

The below reminders can help customers avoid falling for a scam:

• SCE will never disconnect electric service without proper notification.

• SCE representatives may visit your home or business without prior notice to replace damaged meters, but there is no cost to test or replace them.

• If an SCE representative visits your property, always ask for identification before allowing anyone entry.

If customers receive a fraudulent call, text, email or in-person visit, it’s important to report the incident at sce.com/scamalert. You can learn more here: How to Avoid and Report Scams