Obama utility bill scam

• If you get a call saying President Obama wants to help pay your utility bills, dont believe it.
(Huffington Post)
• "We see scams once or twice a year, and a handful of people fall for them. But this is crazy," said a Tampa energy company spokesperson.
(The Inquisitr)
• (Newser) – Dont let the heat get to your brain: Thousands from New Jersey to North Carolina to Indiana have been taken in by a scam suggesting the federal government is oh-so-graciously willing to cover your out-of-control utility bill.
(Newser)
• but he isnt willing to pick up the tab for your electric bill. In this election year, scammers have tricked people nationwide into thinking President Barack Obama has created a program to pay utility and other bills.
(Allentown Morning Call)
• There is no such utility payment assistance program was a Nigerian prince offering to pay their electric bill. Also unclear is whos behind the scam.
(Indecision forever)
• Wisconsin Power and Light, an Alliant Energy company, issued a warnings for its customers about a scam that claims President Barack Obama is providing credits payment methods to pay their utility bill.
(Channel 3000)
• People are falling for the "Obama utility bill scam" in droves, handing over their Social Security numbers and personal data to "enroll" in the non-existent program.
(Human Events (blog))
• The scam has been dubbed the "Obama utility bill scam," and it's spreading. How does it work? In recent weeks, punishing heat waves have sent utilities skyrocketing and customers clamoring for a way to pay the bills.
(TheBlaze.com)
• How the scam works: Consumers have been contacted through telephone calls, fliers, social media and text messages with claims that President Obama is providing credits service number on your utility bill. • Always think safety first.
(Echo Press)
• Weve had one (message) say, President Obama will pay your electric bill. Another says a feature it hopes to restore soon.
(Jackson Clarion-Ledger)