Habersham EMC is warning against a phone scam targeting its members in Northeast Georgia.
The electric cooperative has been notified that some members have received telephone calls stating their power would be disconnected immediately unless they provided a credit card number or went to a location, other than an HEMC office, to make a payment.
“Members should hang up at once and report the call to their local law enforcement,” cautions Susan Baker, Manager of Member Services. “If HEMC members have questions regarding their accounts, customer service representatives can be reached at 706-754-2114, 706-865-4362 or 800-640-6812.”
HEMC serves members in six counties including Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, and White.
