Utility scams surge during extreme weather. How to protect yourself.

One miserable, seemingly never-ending arctic blast is apparently just a ray of sunshine for scammers. So, it's essential to offer yet another reminder to strengthen your core, sprinkle plenty of skepticism along the way, and stay strong to avoid falling for some of these well-crafted traps. The weather — be it bitter cold in the winter, scorching hot in the summer, or even a thunderstorm somewhere in between — presents a chance for scammers to threaten to shut off your utilities. Maybe, it's your electri ...