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Entergy announces $5B in customer savings delivered by data center agreements; issues “Fair Share Plus” pledge

Mar 5, 2026

Approximately $5 billion in total savings for 2.3 million Entergy customers because of data center customer agreements in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Five tips for shielding yourself from scams

Sep 6, 2023

Consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to scams in 2022, an increase of more than 30 percent over the previous year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Protect your older relatives from scams with these simple tips

Jul 5, 2023

They’re more common than you might think. Scams targeting people over 60 totaled $3.1 billion in reported losses in 2022 – an 84% spike compared to 2021 – according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2022 Elder Fraud Report.

Entergy warns customers of search engine scams

Jun 6, 2023

Only use Entergy website to find bill payment options

Entergy Arkansas warns customers of search engine scams

May 31, 2023

Although many people use online searches to find important information, Entergy Arkansas is warning customers to be cautious and only pay their bills from the official Entergy website.

Entergy Mississippi warns customers of search engine scams

May 19, 2023

One online scam is duping customers with a website and phone number that look legitimate, but it’s actually luring customers into a trap. Entergy Mississippi customers should only depend on information from Entergy’s own sites to conduct business.

Business imposter scams are on the rise; protect yourself with these tips

May 8, 2023

Losses to business imposters – scammers who falsely claim affiliations with well-known companies – soared in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Reported losses totaled $660 million in 2022 – up from $453 million the previous year – with phone scams yielding the highest reported loss per person.

A hidden threat during bad storms: Utility imposter scams

Mar 13, 2023

When severe weather strikes, utility imposter scammers are usually not far behind to exploit it. Email and text message scams are common amid bad storms – and unfortunately, interacting with fraudulent messages can cause grave consequences, like financial loss and identity theft.

Utility imposter scams: What are they, and how can you protect yourself?

Feb 6, 2023

More than $5.8 billion. That is how much American consumers reported losing to fraud in 2021, up from $3.4 billion in 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Imposter scams, in which criminals pose as someone you know and trust, were the most prevalent form of reported fraud in 2021, the FTC said.

Utility Scam Artists Turning to Texts

Jan 25, 2022

Customers, please beware of text messages that appear to be from Entergy demanding money from you. This is a new version of an old scam, previously done with phone calls, that’s been going on for years. Text-based scams are called “smishing.”

Be on the Lookout for Scams

May 3, 2021

To our valued customer,