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Utilities Collaborate To Fight Scams

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Utilities joined forces today to alert the public to be on the lookout for scams. Thieves call businesses and individuals representing a utility. A few weeks ago several City of Marathon business owners were contacted about their bills threatening to shut off utilities in 45 minutes if they did not pay.

Wisconsin Public Service spokesperson Leah Van Zile says customers need to stay vigilant. She says WPS will not ask you to pay your bill in this manner...

"....so if somebody is coming to your door asking for money representing the utility, that is not the way we conduct our business. WPS will not ask you to go to(a retail outlet) that carries a pre-paid Mastercard or Visa to pay your bill...."

Van Zile from Wisconsin Public Service says customers need to stay vigilant. She says WPS will not ask you to pay your bill in this way....

"...if you're ever in question about your utilities you can hang up and call (WPS) directly. We would be happy to answer any questions about your bill. We would never tell you you're going to be disconnected in 30 minutes if you don't come up with the money. That's not how we do business....."

Van Zile says WPS will not tell you over the phone you are being disconnected. The Utilities United Against Scams collaboration have designated November 16th as “ Utilities United Against Scams Day.” Efforts to alert the public about the many scams will be made available over the next week

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