Nashville Electric Warns of New Scam

NASHVILLE, TN — Sophisticated scammers spoofing their phone numbers are targeting local businesses with an electric bill con, according to Nashville Electric Service.

The utility says the scammers are calling local businesses and using software that makes it appear as if it's NES on the caller ID. The con artists then tell the business that their bill is past due and that without immediate payment, power will be disconnected.

NES offered some tips:

• If someone calls threatening to cut off your power if you don’t pay, hang up. This is a scam.
• Never give personal or financial information to an unsolicited caller. NES does not provide a toll-free number to call back for processing payments.
• If someone in a utility uniform shows up at your door for unscheduled service, check for proper identification and have them wait outside while you call NES at 615-736-6900 to verify their information.
• If you have doubts about a phone call, email, text or on-site visit, reach out to NES before taking any action.
• If you think you are a victim of a scam, contact the local police.

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