Scammers everywhere...

We received a warning via email today about a scam that's been going.  Criminals are calling and pretending to be the electric company, and demanding payment for overdue bills.  This will probably expand to other utilities, so best to beware. 

The reason they can get away with this is that the electrical companies do farm out their overdue accounts.  Doesn't mean that you have to give your money away foolishly though.  Your payment information is ALWAYS part of your monthly bill.  Don't pay anyone off the phone, or who calls to threaten you with having services turned off.  Call the number on your bill, and let them know if you've received calls.  Work through them!

Here is the link that I was given about this new scam:  http://finance.yahoo.com/news/scam-targets-utility-customers-100000666.html