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Be careful out there..

I'm sure no one here would fall for this scam, but then again you are horse players..:)

Thousands fall victim to utility payment scam.

Quote:

As much as President Barack Obama wants your vote, he's not actually offering to pay your monthly bills.

But thousands of Americans have been persuaded otherwise, falling victim to a fast-moving scam that claims to be part of an Obama administration program to help pay utility bills in the midst of a scorching summer.

Here's how it works: Victims typically receive an automated phone call informing them of the nonexistent utility program that will supposedly pay up to $1,000. There have also been reports of the hoax spreading by text message, flyers left at homes and even personal visits.

yeah, i saw this the other day in the local paper. more proof of the adage 'if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is'.

Texas has one called LiteupTexas.org. I just spoke with the Public Utility Commission, and they verified at least this one is not a scam.

I guess when in doubt contact your PUC or Better Business Bereau.

Just further proof that people aren't very bright.

a fool and his money were lucky to get together in the first place