Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held every October, is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure everyone in the country has the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. Do Your Part. #BECYBERSMART. Stay alert. Scammers know just when to strike. Scammers never stop and are always looking for new ways to take advantage of those who let their guard down. The latest tactic – scammers are…
Customer Experience
Stay alert. Scammers know just when to strike.
You’re home enjoying time with your family over a three-day weekend and the phone rings… You’re a restaurant owner in the middle of dinner rush and the phone rings… You’re stocking up at the grocery store in advance of a storm and the phone rings … Someone is calling to let you know your account is past due and that you must make an immediate payment in order to avoid…
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For Business For Home
Don’t get scammed!
Scammers demanding prepaid debit cards continue to call Tampa Electric customers under the guise of avoiding disconnection. Thousands of Tampa Electric customers have reported being contacted by scammers over the last six years. The scam, which first surfaced in 2011, follows a scenario similar to this: Someone impersonating a Tampa Electric representative calls a customer and claims the account is past due. The caller demands the customer buy a prepaid…
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Community Company
Standing strong to #stopscams is an effort we must all make together
Ensuring a safe, reliable flow of electrical power and natural gas for our customers is a cornerstone of what TECO is all about – and we’re so proud that you trust us. But when scammers try to exploit that trust, our focus is on working with you to stop them in their tracks. Nov. 15 is Utility Scam Awareness Day. We make it a top priority to warn you about scams…
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