Impersonation scam tricks people seeking a lower energy bill | News [Video]

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – Summer is coming, and with its rising temperatures comes higher energy bills. 

According to reports from the Better Business Bureau, con artists are pretending to be “home energy auditors” who claim they can save you some money.

How it works

You get a phone call, or maybe someone knocks on your door, claiming to be a representative from a utility company or the local government. 

They say the group they’re from is offering free home energy audits and services. Scammers may offer to install filters, thermostats, or other equipment; they may even flat-out say you’re eligible for a lower rate. Doing this, they say, will save you money on your energy bills. 

Whatever the case is, they will ask you to sign a …