NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. — The Newberry County Sheriff's Office wants residents to be aware of a scam in the community.
Reports have come into the sheriff's office regarding someone claiming to represent Newberry Electric Cooperative and asking for payments of past-due bills.
The person is not dressed in a uniform, nor did he present credentials when asked.
Another report has a customer reporting contact from someone claiming to represent Newberry Electric Cooperative offering to install internet service at their residence and collect a fee.
Newberry Electric Cooperative does not operate in this fashion and employees with Newberry Electric would wear identifiable uniforms and have identification.
The sheriff's office said that0 if anyone approaches to collect a bill, ask for verification and identification - then call 911.