South Central Power Company Imposter

Victim Location 43147

Type of a scam Utility

December 29, 2016

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SCAM targets members of South Central Power Company

Members of South Central Power Company have notified the electric cooperative that an individual who identified himself as Shawn has been calling to demand immediate payment on their electric account. The caller told members payment could only be made via a money pack (pre-paid card) and stated that electric service would be disconnected if immediate payment was not made. Members were told to purchase the pre-paid card in a specific amount and call 855-208-5247 to make the payment.

This is a SCAM! South Central Power Company does not call to demand immediate payment via pre-paid cards, MoneyGram, Western Union, etc.

Members with questions about their bills should call South Central Power at 1-800-282-5064 to speak with a Member Service Representative.