North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is alerting the public of another phone scam.
According to a Facebook post from NAEC, the scammer will threaten disconnection for an outstanding balance unless payment is made immediately. The post states 30 minutes is a common theme with the scammers.
Officials state NAEC works with its members to keep the power on. A notice is mailed to members with an outstanding balance that outlines payment options. NAEC will not call demanding money.
It is recommended to never give debit and credit card or bank information to someone who contacts you. To verify the caller is an NAEC employee, the cooperative states a phone call to the office should be made at (870)895-3221 where member service representatives can answer any questions regarding accounts.
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