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
Dawson PPD rate increase scheduled for April
(March 7, 2017) Lexington, Neb. –Dawson Public Power District customers will see an average three percent increase on their May electric statements. The new rates will go into effect with April usage. “Our goal is to make sure we provide safe, reliable and affordable...
Are you on the correct rate?
General Service Rate (code 11) or Small Power Rate (code 4): For homes heated by natural gas furnaces or propane heaters that do not use heat pumps. General Service with Space Heating Rate (code 12 or 14): For homes that use 10 kilowatts or more of permanently...
Between the lines: Rate increase slated for May bills
By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 As I mentioned a couple of months ago, a rate increase would be likely for 2017. A majority of our customers will see an estimated three percent increase in energy costs and...