HONOLULU — Hawai‘i Gas is warning customers about a scam involving impersonators acting as Hawai‘i Gas employees in an attempt to solicit money. The company reports at least one instance where a customer was approached by a “Richard Koizumi” claiming
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i Gas is warning customers about a scam involving impersonators acting as Hawai‘i Gas employees in an attempt to solicit money.
The company reports at least one instance where a customer was approached by a “Richard Koizumi” claiming to be a Hawai‘i Gas employee in the Kalihi area. The impersonator alerted the customer that Hawai‘i Gas would be upgrading and exchanging gas meters in their area.
The impersonator proceeded to request a $1,000 cash deposit from the customer.
The company is reminding the public that employees wear an identification badge indicating they are Hawai‘i Gas employees. Employees also drive vehicles clearly branded with the Hawai‘i Gas logo.
Customers are reminded not to provide personal, confidential or financial information to any unidentified individual, be cautious when responding to phone calls and report any suspicious activity to their respective county police department.
