Oddly enough, the +18885444877 number shows up as a generic utility alert line rather than a single company. Callers often claim to be Ohio Edison, First Energy, or other regional electric firms, usually to warn about power outages or meter reads. Because the script sounds official, it’s easy to assume legitimacy, but scammers sometimes hijack the same format. Before sharing personal data, verify the notice on the utility’s official website or by calling the number on your bill. If the call hangs up or leaves no voicemail, consider adding the line to your call‑blocking list. Stay alert, keep records, and report repeated abuse to the FTC.
Following a power outage, this automated call was made to confirm that our power had been restored.
An early morning call from this number, listed as 'Unavailable', contained a prerecorded message from our local electrical company, informing us of a planned 5.5-hour power outage, which, although informative, seems poorly timed
I recieve an automated call from first energy every month, reminding me to keep my dogs inside when the meter is read
A single call was received from this number at 1:22pm, supposedly from Ohio Edison, but no message was left.
A notification from JCP&L has been received, indicating a scheduled service upgrade and power outage in our area
I was notified by Ohio Edison that they would be performing equipment upgrades in my area, which would cause a temporary power outage
This number continues to call, even though the targeted individual does not own a dog, as specified in their database.
First Energy, also known as Met-Ed, is associated with this number
This number is affiliated with (Met-Ed) First Energy
This number keep calling me.
Notifing me that the Illuminating company would be reading my meter the following day and requesting that I keep my dogs indoors.
The caller made two calls that ended in hang ups, and they repeat every 10 mins, so I added it to my call blocker
The caller claims to be from First Energy, specifically Ohio Edison, and is likely contacting to schedule a meter reading
This number called three times in rapid succession, within 1.5 minutes, but the calls were not answered.
Repeated calls from this number are frustrating, and I'm searching for a way to block it to avoid missing important calls from friends
This call is likely related to an electrical outage, where you request a callback when the power is restored. It seems PSE&G uses this number to follow up.
A voicemail was left by them, asking to ensure my dog is restrained when they come to read the meter, sounds legit.
On August 4, 2015, I received three calls within a span of five minutes from this number, all of which were allowed to go to the answering machine, but no messages were left, with the caller ID displaying 'Outage Emergency', whom I did not call back.
I experienced a similar scam from a different number, which I reported to the Federal Trade Commission; it's disturbing that people engage in such activities.
Repeated calls to the cell phone have been made, but no messages have been left, raising questions about the identity of the caller.
