Bartholomew REMC warns of area scam attempts

Bartholomew County REMC is warning of a scam going on in the community that claims to be coming from the utility.

According to a report from the company, the scammers are posing as REMC representatives and asking customers to provide credit card or bank account information over the phone. The scammers are claiming that the victim’s account is past due and that electricity will be shut off unless the customer pays immediately.

REMC officials say that you should never give your credit card of banking information over the phone, unless you are the one calling the utility.