P-G and E HAS BEEN WARNING CENTRAL COAST CONSUMERS OF A PHONE SCAM. APPARENTLY THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES RECEIVING CALLS THREATENING TO SHUT OFF POWER UNLESS A PAYMENT IS MADE IMMEDIATELY OVER THE PHONE WITH A CREDIT CARD OR PRE PAID CASH CARD. PG & E SAYS THAT IT NEVER ASKS FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OVER THE PHONE.
