Turns out these calls are legitimate alerts from SMUD, the Sacramento utility, meant to inform customers about power outages or restoration times. Most listeners report the number consistently identifies as SMUD and the messages reference real service events, so treating them as spam could hide useful info. Still, verify the call by checking your account portal or the official SMUD website before sharing personal data. If the call asks for payment, credit‑card numbers, or promises a free solar kit, hang up—those are classic scams. Keep your phone’s block list for unknown robocalls, but allow verified utility notices.
A woman contacted me under the pretense of following up on a Federal Loan Forgiveness inquiry that I never made. The callback number provided was linked to the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program scam, along with another number, both of which are known scam numbers.
I had a good experiance with SMUD, the electric company, they were helpfull.
This was a spoofed call supposedly from SMUD.
This number is associated with SMUD Electric company
This is SMUD, a utility company.
This number is used for SMUD Collections
This appears to be a fraudulent student loan call
These people are targeting individuals with federal student loan scams
This number is associated with the Sacramento power company
My power is out, courtesy of SMUD
Apparently, it's about an energy lottery
I received a recorded call from SMUD regarding a power outage.
The call from this number was regarding a utility outage warning from SMUD, the electric company
No message was left.
This is SMUD, or so it appeard
This phone number has been hijacked, likely for malicious purposes.
This is a case of number spoofing
The response was unclear or nonsensical
This number is making fake offer's about electricity
An automated call from PG&E was received.
This number is from SMUD FOR SOLAR
A notice regarding an electric outage was received.
These are merely notifications.
I was contacted by SMUD regarding the ongoing power outage and their efforts to resolve it
This number is used for emergency alerts.
An automated call was recieved from SMUD, the power utility company, informing us about an upcoming power outage.
This appears to be a legitimate number for SMUD, the electric company in Sacramento, providing recorded information
It is advisable not to answer calls from this number.
An estimate for power restoration time was provided
Apparently a utility company
