SWEPCO warns customers about fraud
Shreveport, La. – SWEPCO, a unit of American Electric Power (AEP) wants to warn customers about recent reports of potential utility fraud.
There are reports about callers claiming to be from SWEPCO Disconnect Department. The caller claims that the person or business owes money for past SWEPCO bills and that service will be disconnected if not paid immediately. The caller then suggests the customer purchase a debit or cash card to pay the bill.
SWEPCO does not call customers to demand immediate payment.
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