SPRINGFIELD – To help protect consumers from utility scams, State Senator Mike Halpin spearheaded a resolution in the Senate declaring Nov. 20, 2024 as Utility Scam Awareness Day.

“Scammers are smart and ever-evolving with their tactics to trick customers into sharing personal or financial information,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This leaves residents unaware and unable to decipher if a phone call, text or email is from their utility company or not.”

As utility companies have seen an increase in reports of customers being contacted by scammers, Senate Resolution 1298 declares Nov. 20, 2024 as Utility Scam Awareness Day. The day serves as an advocacy and awareness campaign to inform communities about these scams and expose scammer tactics.

“Scammers continue to try to take advantage of members of our community, so it is imperative that we ensure our residents are equipped with resources to protect themselves and their information,” said Halpin. “This resolution will help utility companies and consumers become informed of what scams might look like, and how to prevent them in the future.”

Senate Resolution 1298 was adopted by the Senate Thursday.