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Utilities & home services phishing: which brands are copied the most
16 utilities & home services brands are tracked in PhishPin's index. Together they have 18 hostnames in phishing feeds and 12 newly registered lookalike domains from the last 15 days.
Ranking: most impersonated utilities & home services
| # | Brand | Share of category hosts | Pressure | Hosts | Lookalikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PG&E | 39% | 23 · Moderate | 7 | 2 |
| 2 | British Gas | 11% | 13 · Low | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | ADT | 11% | 9 · Low | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | National Grid | 11% | 9 · Low | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | EDF | 6% | 14 · Low | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | Duke Energy | 6% | 9 · Low | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Florida Power & Light | 6% | 9 · Low | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Engie | 6% | 5 · Low | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | Octopus Energy | 6% | 5 · Low | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Tata Power | 0% | 6 · Low | 0 | 2 |
| 11 | Dominion Energy | 0% | 4 · Low | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Con Edison | 0% | 0 · Low | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | E.ON | 0% | 0 · Low | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Iberdrola | 0% | 0 · Low | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | OVO Energy | 0% | 0 · Low | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Vivint | 0% | 0 · Low | 0 | 0 |
Common lures against utilities & home services
- A "your service will be disconnected today" call or text demanding immediate payment.
- A bill-overdue email with a payment link.
- A fake rebate or smart-meter offer asking for your account number and card.
- A technician-visit confirmation that asks for a deposit.
Red flags
- Utilities do not demand same-day payment by gift card, crypto or a payment app.
- The bill link goes to a domain other than the utility's official site.
- Threats of disconnection arrive with very short deadlines.
If you already clicked or entered details
Hang up and call the number on your latest bill, check your balance in your official account, and report the scam to the utility. If you paid by card, contact the issuer to dispute the charge.
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Which utilities & home services brands are impersonated the most?
PG&E leads with 7 hostnames in phishing feeds, followed by British Gas (2) as of 1 Nov 2026.
How can I spot phishing that targets utilities & home services?
Utilities do not demand same-day payment by gift card, crypto or a payment app. The bill link goes to a domain other than the utility's official site. Threats of disconnection arrive with very short deadlines.
What should I do if I fall for a fake utility or home-services provider page?
Hang up and call the number on your latest bill, check your balance in your official account, and report the scam to the utility. If you paid by card, contact the issuer to dispute the charge.