Flathead Electric warns of ID theft attempt scam

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Flathead Electric warns of ID theft attempt scam
by Duane Williams, KLCB-KTNY Radio
June 5, 2013
Flathead Electric members have received fraudulent phone calls from people posing as Co-op employees. The imposters ask the consumers to provide credit card or other financial account information and personally identifiable information over the phone. Flathead says one angle of this scam is to say the consumer owes on his or her account and will have service shut-off unless payment information is provided immediately, so the consumer must provide their personal information (Social Security Number, credit card number or utility account number for example).

It is not Flathead Electric policy to ask personal questions of its members or to threaten members with immediate disconnect if there is a balance on their account ,but to follow a comprehensive series of procedures with regards to delinquent accounts to find an equitable solution for all concerned.

Should you receive a call similar to those reported, do not release your personal information and please notify the Co-op. Local law enforcement agencies should be advised when illegal activity is suspected. If you are concerned about protecting yourself from identity theft or feel you may be a victim, you can find more information by visiting the Federal Trade Commission's identity theft site at www.ftc.gov/idtheft.
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By Duane Williams, KLCB-KTNY Radio, e-mail: klcb@frontiernet.net, www.klcb-ktny.com.

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