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Another day, another scam.
This time, the caution comes from the Upper Peninsula Power Company, which is warning consumers that fraudsters are pretending to be UPPCO representatives.
Spokesman Brett French says they’ve fielded complaints from customers who have received calls demanding immediate payment, often in the form of gift cards or Bitcoin digital currency.
Caller ID falsely appears to confirm that the call originates from the power company.
French cautions that UPPCO would never demand payment in the form of a gift card or any type of cryptocurrency.
In addition, French says the company will never demand immediate payment to keep services from being turned off, collect payments at a customer’s home or business, or ask for bank account information or credit card numbers by phone.
Company workers always have official ID, and show credentials when they arrive at a home or business.
If you think you’re a scam victim, file a complaint with the Michigan Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, or call the Federal Trade Commission at 877-382-4357.
