Be careful out there..

[bigrun]

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.

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.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/12/462...#storylink=cpy

[Danzig]

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'.

[Arletta]

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.

[GPK]

Just further proof that people aren't very bright.

[Clip-Clop]

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