Coop warns about scam

On Sept. 14, Peoples Energy Cooperative (PEC) received multiple reports of phone utility scams, the company reported.

“Members describe being told that the Cooperative was overcharging them, and they were going to be refunded. However, to receive the refund, they needed to share their credit card number over the phone. It was also reported that the Cooperative’s phone number was being spoofed as it appeared to them the call came from the Cooperative,” the companhy said.

 


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