Xcel Energy Warns About “Distraction Scam’ Involving Fake Workers

By Melissa Garcia
DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – Xcel Energy is warning residents of a door-to-door scam in Denver and Arapahoe counties.
At least 16 reports of an outlet scam have come in to local law enforcement agencies within the last few days, according to Mark Stutz, spokesperson for Xcel Energy.
Stutz said that two men posing as power company workers had been asking residents to let them inside to check the voltage on power outlets.
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