Is "PUGET SOUND ENER BILLPAY *********** ENE" fraud?

Written by Ava Morales

June 18th, 2024

Medium Risk

What is "PUGET SOUND ENER BILLPAY *********** ENE"?

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is an American utility company that has been in business for over 145 years, having been established in 1873. The company provides electric and natural gas services to customers primarily within the Puget Sound region of the state of Washington. PSE’s retail products include the delivery of electricity generated from various sources such as hydroelectric, wind, and natural gas. Additionally, it supplies natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The company also offers energy efficiency programs and services aimed at helping customers manage their energy consumption.

  • PUGET SOUND ENER: Merchant name, indicating the vendor or service provider (Puget Sound Energy)
  • BILLPAY: Type of transaction, indicating that it's a bill payment
  • ***********: Typically represents a unique transaction identifier or account number (note
  • ENE: Likely a short code or abbreviation for Energy
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