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Don't fall victim to utility scams

Wednesday | August 10, 2022
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Every day, millions of Americans are targeted by scammers through phone calls, emails, text messages, online, or in person. Scammers’ tactics can change daily, so consumers need to stay on top of the latest scam reports from local and national news outlets and their local utility companies.

Last month, several Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) members were targeted through a phone scam where the scammers demanded immediate payment and threatened to shut off power if the money was not received. Remember, CCEC will never call you and demand immediate payment without notice.

We want you to be aware of two trending scam tactics. One is the overpayment trick, where a scammer contacts you and claims that you have
overpaid your utility bill. The scammer will say they need your personal banking information to deposit the credit back to your checking account. Don’t fall for this scam! If you make an overpayment on your energy bill, CCEC will automatically apply the credit to your account, which will carry over to your next billing cycle.

Another trending scam is smishing (short for SMS phishing). Many consumers know to watch out for suspicious emails, but we tend to trust
text messages sent to our smartphones. Always question suspicious texts, especially from someone claiming to represent a utility. CCEC will only
send you important updates via text for outage notifications and if you’ve signed up for our demand response text program. These are just a couple of examples of trending scams, so it’s important to watch for any red flags.

Here are a few reminders on how to take control of the situation when a scammer has targeted you:

  • Take your time. Utility scammers try to create a sense of urgency so that you’ll act fast and hand over personal information, especially over the phone. Take a moment to think about the situation before acting.
  • Be suspicious. Scammers typically request immediate payments through prepaid debit cards or third-party apps. Unusual requests like this should raise red flags. If the request seems strange and out of the ordinary, you’re likely being targeted by a scammer.
  • Confirm before you act. If you’re contacted by someone claiming to represent CCEC or another utility, but you’re unsure, just hang up the phone and call the utility directly. You can reach us at 701-356-4400 to verify the situation.

Our increasingly connected world provides scammers with more opportunities to connect with unsuspecting consumers. Be vigilant, and please
report any utility scams to CCEC, so we can let others in our community know. Together, we can help prevent our friends and neighbors from being victimized.

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  • Annual Meeting
  • Board Elections
  • My Account
    • Paperless
    • Prepay
    • Autopay
    • Levelized Budget Billing
    • Cass County Electric Mobile App
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • View & Pay Bill
    • Bill Credit
  • Request/Stop Service
  • Programs & Services
    • Business Accounts
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Contractor Information
    • Donations
    • Time of Day Rate
    • Heating Assistance
    • Off-Peak Program
    • Interconnection of Generation Systems
    • Prairie Sun Community Solar
    • Infinity Program
    • Operation Round Up
    • My Co-op Cares
  • Member Info
    • Capital Credits
    • Max Gen Resources
    • Outage Information
    • Highline Notes & North Dakota Living
    • Highline Notes Photo Submission
    • Conservation Blog
      • 101 ways to save
      • Energy Audit
    • Safety Blog
    • Recipe Blog
    • Co-op Connections
    • New Member Information
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Grant - Rural Development Finance Corporation
    • First Responder
  • Events
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Governance & Document Center
    • Energy Sources & Environment
    • Rates
    • Media
    • Connect With Us
  • Youth & Ed
    • Kids Zone
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
  • Co-op Careers