Scam incidents rise as Hawaiian Electric alerts Oahu and Maui businesses

Scam incidents rise as Hawaiian Electric alerts Oahu and Maui businesses
Hawaiian Electric warns on scam surge

Hawaiian Electric is alerting customers to a wave of coordinated scams primarily affecting businesses in Oahu and Maui.

One recent incident involved a man approaching the front desk of a Waikiki hotel, claiming that power would be shut off within an hour unless immediate action was taken. The company recommends heightened vigilance and warns businesses to verify the identity of any individual making urgent power-related claims. Authorities are investigating the incidents and are working with Hawaiian Electric to prevent further cases and protect customers from potential fraud.

Hawaiian Electric recently cautioned that storms could delay outage repairs on Oahu, with some infrastructure requiring rebuilding, according to a company statement. The utility has also reported progress toward its 2030 goal after reaching a 37 percent renewable energy portfolio standard in 2025, as outlined in a recent update. These developments come as the company works with authorities to address rising scam activity affecting customers.

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