Apparently there is a scam going around trying to lure people into a fraudulent program. Richmond residents are receiving cards offering home upgrades, providing a phone number (510-228-7284) and a website www.richmondupgrade.com, that has the opening screen shown below. The site falsely claims that the city has authorized upgrades “for your home.”

There are legitimate upgrade programs that you might qualify for:

PG&E Energy Saving Assistance Program PG&E Rebates for Home or Business PG&E Energy Saving Programs Energize Richmond: Energy Efficiency Rebates Now Available for Local Small/Medium Businesses & Multi-family Properties Contact EBEW at 800-576-6405 or eastbayenergywatch@dnvgl.com. www.californiabestprogram.com MCE Energy Efficiency Programs