Centerpoint scam alert

Apparently centerpoint is aware of this scam as it is a spoof number from them on the outages I received a call from someone claiming to be from centerpoint today. I only answered it because the name showed up on my phone. I have txu and have had forever, the agent told me he was with billing and collections, and that they had sent out several past due notices to me that were disregarded. He advised that an agent was on the way to my house to turn off my power and that if I didn’t pay the past due amount now, it could take 4-5 days for my power to be turned back on. I have direct payment set up with txu and notification on my cell when it is paid. I was like let me log into my account because I know I am current on my bill. He kept pressuring me for the payment and as I told him I was logging in, he hung up. I immediately called txu, and no issues with them. I gave them the number it came from 713-207-2222. The centerpoint agents name Louis jacobs and the dispute number he gave me. I am internet savvy and this one almost got me. Be careful

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