High pressure tactics
Scammers will pressure you, creating a sense of urgency. Claims that your power will be disconnected without immediate payment are common with utility scams.
Sketchy payment methods
Scammers may ask for unusual payment methods like gift cards or cryptocurrency. In these cases, it’s likely a scam.
Dodgy communication
Whether an email, text message or letter, utility scams typically include poor grammar, spelling errors or unusual email addresses. These are common warning signs of a scam.
OTHER NEWS
Between the lines: The man on the pole
By Gwen Kautz, General Manager gkautz at dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 This poem was provided by a Dawson PPD employee. Its source is unknown. The darkening dusk and thin driving snow make it feel much colder than two below. The wind rasps the snow like...
Dawson PPD 2018 Planned Upgrades
Over $9 million in system improvements are scheduled for construction in 2018. As a not-for-profit utility, Dawson PPD budgets to reinvest in its system annually to ensure reliable and safe electricity. “We take a proactive approach by constantly evaluating our...
Auto accidents involving power lines: What you need to know to stay safe
(December 19, 2017) Lexington, Neb. – Driving conditions may take a turn for the worst as winter descends on Nebraska. Before an accident becomes a tragedy, Dawson Public Power District is encouraging drivers to observe the following safety tips when in a vehicle...