Seattle City Light sees uptick in phone scams
Aug 18, 2026, 11:06 AM
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
Seattle City Light said it’s seeing an uptick in phone scams – and it wants customers to be careful.
“If someone calls you demanding immediate payment rather than working with you to establish a payment plan, that person is a scammer,” the utility company shared online.
If this happens to you, Seattle City Light asked you to hang up and call (206) 684-3000 to verify your account status.
Let City Light know about the scam attempt by reporting it online.
If you believe you have fallen victim to a scam, you can report it to the Seattle Police Department online or call (206) 625-5011.
City Light said its employees will never call, email, or visit your home demanding immediate payment to avoid a shutoff. Anyone who falls behind on payments will receive at least two written notifications before the shutoff process starts. City Light said it will make every effort to work with you to establish a payment plan.
