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UGI Renews Alert on Utility Scams Using Fake Online Ads

The company says it never charges to investigate gas leaks, urging customers to use the contact information on their bill.

Overview

  • Scammers are buying search ads that appear during common queries and route callers to fraudsters.
  • The ads display phone numbers and websites that are not affiliated with UGI.
  • Customers report being pressured to pay for routine service issues or a supposed fee for a gas‑leak investigation.
  • UGI directs customers to its verified contacts — 800-276-2722 and UGI.com — which are listed on monthly bills.
  • The utility has notified law enforcement and says scammers wait for callers to name a provider before impersonating that company.