Scammers pose as Flathead Electric employees

Flathead Electric Cooperative is advising the public that some co-op members have received fraudulent phone calls and text messages threatening to cut their power off.

The impostors ask the consumers to provide credit card or other financial account information and personally identifiable information over the phone. One angle of this scam is to say the consumer owes on his or her account and will have service shut off unless payment or payment information is provided immediately. Flathead Electric encourages its members not to fall victim to these scams and help spread the word.

The co-op does not call and threaten to disconnect power, according to a press release from Flathead Electric. Staff follow a comprehensive series of procedures with regard to delinquent accounts to find an equitable solution for all concerned before a disconnect is carried out.

Should you receive a call similar to those reported, do not release your personal information and immediately notify Flathead Electric. You can also report a scam or unwanted call to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.