Dec 16, 2012
Had my name, number & address and wanted to verify it... said he was calling in regards to my Washington Gas Energy bill. Offered 10% off my gas bill for the next 2 months and some other offer--I could not understand through his thick Indian accent. He asked me for my Washington Gas account number. If he is calling about my gas bill, I would assume he has my account number!? I told him I did not have the number and he said he would call back in a half an hour while I looked for my acct. number. It is a third party--not affiliated with the gas company; they will switch your energy supplier resulting in a discounted rate for 2 months, followed (I'm sure) by a much higher rate after. (Like a low APR credit card offer expiring.) Washington Gas knows about this, as they are the ones who supply the names & numbers to the telemarketers! Ugh. So if you do not want to end your contract with your current energy supplier (we have a locked in, low rate right now) do not give them your account number.