Utility scam and fraud calls and visits can be convincing. Don’t fall victim to these types of scams. Know GWP’s procedures. If you have a suspicion always call GWP 855-550-4497.

Your safety and security is our priority.

Receiving Fraud Calls for Unpaid bills and Threatening to Turn off Your Power and Water:

Glendale Water & Power impersonators may use “spoofing software” that lets them falsely display the name and phone number of GWP on your Caller ID. The impersonator calls asking you to pay your bill over the phone immediately or go and purchase a prepaid card and call back the impersonator or else your water or power service will be shut off immediately. Be advised that GWP NEVER asks you for payment information over the phone or in person at your business or home. You should first call GWP or check your account online to see if your bill is past due. If you get a cancellation notification by phone from our pre-recorded system always verify it by dialing the customer service number on your utility bill or 855-550-4497. Don't give any information to the caller, not even an account number which can be used against you in future phone calls. These types of phone calls are very convincing and the caller will try every attempt to get you or your employees to pay. Educate all your employees about phone calls that may threaten service interruptions. Many times managers or employees who do not have account information are worried if they don't act quickly and pay, services will be shut off.

Check the status of your account at anytime by clicking here. Payments for GWP bills can always be made using our MYGWP Portal here or through our prerecorded telephone IVR system by calling 855-550-4497.

Program Enrollment Solicitation:

Please be aware our contractor Richard Heath & Associates (RHA) is the only contractor currently visiting customer homes to enroll customers in GWP’s Smart Home Upgrade program. 

Aside from RHA, GWP NEVER visits customers at their home or business to solicit program enrollment. Any visits will be done with prior notification. Be aware of impersonators who may pose as GWP staff or contractors to try to enroll you in a program and enter your home/business. Our contractors and staff will always have proper photo identification. If you have any doubts, do not let anyone in your home or business and call us at 855-550-4497 to confirm.

GWP Procedures

If customers receive a visit from any person claiming they are a GWP employee and have any uncertainty, they should ask the individual to wait outside while they call GWP to verify identification. If you are contacted by phone, ask for a call back number for verification. Our customers should never feel embarrassed or feel a sense of urgency or pressure to provide personal information, or be coerced into signing up for programs.

• All GWP employees will always show their GWP identification, which includes the employee’s photo.
• At all times GWP employees will provide the GWP’s office number if someone wants to verify their identity.
• GWP employees mitigating meter issues can enter private property and will arrive in GWP marked vehicles between 7:00 am and 6:00 p.m.
• GWP employees never call customers and ask for payment information over the phone. Payments can be made through our website and through our telephone IVR system, never with a live person over the phone.
• GWP employees will never visit your home or business to collect payments.
• Only on rare occasions would GWP employees need to enter a resident’s home. That is with prior notification.
• GWP employees never enter a home to check water quality.
• Water quality visits are never unscheduled, and water is tested at the outdoor hose bib.
• For incentive program information, GWP customers should visit GWP's residential or business programs web pages or call 855-550-4497.
• Contractors of GWP will make appointments with business customers prior to any visit.

If at any time customers are concerned about our procedures, they are encouraged to call our customer service department at 855-550-4497 for verification. If you notice any suspicious activity near your residence or are contacted by someone collecting money or impersonating City personnel, please contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4911 immediately. Always look for a GWP vehicle with prominent logos and ask for GWP identification.