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Use our visualizations to explore scam and fraud trends in your state based on reports from consumers like you.

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Avoiding Outages and Preventing Widespread System Failures

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Got a barcode from your utility company to make a payment? That’s a scam

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How to avoid getting burned by solar or clean energy scams

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