Northern Wasco County PUD is warning customers of telephone scams targeting local customers over the last week. The customers are reporting that they have received a phone call stating that their power service will be shut off unless they pay an amount either by wiring the money from Walmart or Rite-Aid or by paying by credit card.

One customer was told that they needed to pay a $350 deposit because their meter was using too much energy and could cause a fire. The customers contacted Northern Wasco County PUD and were told not to give out any information and to report the incident to local police.