Five tips for shielding yourself from scams
Consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to scams in 2022, an increase of more than 30 percent over the previous year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.Â
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Customers benefit from new Entergy platform to access federal bill payment assistance
While the federal Low-Income Home ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Assistance Program offers energy bill payment assistance, the typical application process is cumbersome, paper based and error prone – meaning it can take days, weeks or even months for qualifying individuals to receive the help they need.
Entergy’s vegetation management program increases power reliability, improves wildlife habitats
Did you know vegetation-related incidents like fallen trees and drooping branches are one of the leading causes of power outages in the United States?
Protect your older relatives from scams with these simple tips
They’re more common than you might think. Scams targeting people over 60 totaled $3.1 billion in reported losses in 2022 – an 84% spike compared to 2021 – according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2022 Elder Fraud Report.
Business imposter scams are on the rise; protect yourself with these tips
Losses to business imposters – scammers who falsely claim affiliations with well-known companies – soared in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Reported losses totaled $660 million in 2022 – up from $453 million the previous year – with phone scams yielding the highest reported loss per person.
Three tips to help your business go green this Earth Month
April 22 is Earth Day, a perfect opportunity to evaluate your organization’s environmental impact and look for ways to make your operations greener – and save money. Here are three ways your organization can renew your commitment to environmental initiatives that can make your business more efficient while helping the planet.
Entergy earns national award for commitment to economic development
Entergy has been named a top U.S. utility by Business Facilities magazine for our commitment to economic development. We are one of just 14 utilities recognized in this national roundup.
Thinking about electrifying your fleet? Entergy can get you ready, set and charging.
Fleet electrification can be a frustratingly complex and time-consuming process. What will it cost? What environmental good will it do? Are federal and state grants available to cut the cost? Without an expert’s guidance, answering these questions with confidence can feel overwhelming, if not impossible.
A hidden threat during bad storms: Utility imposter scams
When severe weather strikes, utility imposter scammers are usually not far behind to exploit it. Email and text message scams are common amid bad storms – and unfortunately, interacting with fraudulent messages can cause grave consequences, like financial loss and identity theft.
A hidden threat during bad storms: utility imposter scams
When severe weather strikes, utility imposter scammers are usually not far behind to exploit them. Email and text message scams are common amid bad storms – and unfortunately, interacting with fraudulent messages can cause grave consequences, like financial loss and identity theft.Â