SCAM ALERT ! A nationwide email scam is targeting utility customers by sending bogus invoices directing them to a virus-infected site. Although we have no knowledge at this time of any Northeastern REMC members receiving these emails, other REMCs in the Midwest have reported that employees and members have received emails followed by phone calls. And we want you to be aware of the scam in case you would happen to receive an email like this. The fraudulent billing message tells customers that their electric bill is ready and provides a hyperlink to view it. And that’s where the trouble begins. Reports say the link takes a person to a site that infects their device with malware. The malware could go after banking information or attempt to steal usernames and passwords. This will make you very vulnerable to identity theft. We are advising members to ignore suspicious requests for personal information, such as bank account numbers, credit card numbers, and user names and passwords. Members are also advised to delete those emails. If you ever have a question about an email or phone call, please feel free to contact Northeastern’s office to verify that the information is truly being sent on our behalf.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:28:08 +0000
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