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BumRushDaShow

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4. These predatory electric supplier "sales people"
Tue Dec 31, 2024, 07:49 AM
Dec 31

are the reason why I ended up installing cameras to monitor my front so I don't answer the door when I see one.

I even had a nephew who briefly worked for one a bunch of years ago (as a quick job to make some $$$) and I excoriated him about it.

PUC Urges Consumers to #CheckForID When Dealing with Door-to-Door or In-Person Energy Sales Agents

Published on 6/5/2023

Filed under: Consumer Education Electric Gas

Offers Key Tips to Help Identify Legitimate Sales Agents and Avoid Deceptive, Misleading or High-Pressure Marketing Pitches

HARRISBURG – As in-person sales and marketing activities increase across Pennsylvania – driven by warmer weather and continuing fluctuations in energy prices – the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today is offering consumers key tips to help identify legitimate door-to-door energy sales agents and avoid potential scams.

“Pennsylvania has clear rules regarding energy sales practices, and the PUC encourages consumers to understand these important protections,” said Gladys Brown Dutrieuille, PUC Chairman. “PUC regulations provide consumers with essential tools to help recognize deceptive sales practices and avoid falling victim to unscrupulous sales agents.”



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